DEI thought leader and author Aparna Rae joins Nadia and Rob to break down Tesla's struggles in Sweden, Lululemon's ill-conceived decision to crop a Muslim runner from its ads, and decades of bad behavior at the FDIC. They also discuss the failures of implicit bias training, Dove's initiative to bring inclusive hair design to gaming, and the role of white people in championing DEI.
Read more about the deets and DEI news featured in this episode:
- Tesla: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-67546891
- FDIC: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/fdic-toxic-atmosphere-strip-clubs-lewd-photos-boozy-hotel-12c89da7
- Dove: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dove-latest-initiative-wants-black-140000239.html
- White people and DEI: https://www.forbes.com/sites/aparnarae/2023/10/04/the-essential-role-of-white-people-in-championing-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace/?sh=45fb14bd94ae
- Implicit Bias Training: https://aeon.co/essays/the-implicit-bias-problem-wont-be-solved-by-training-alone
- Lululemon: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/business/lululemon-gaza-marathon-amena-saad.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
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