Episode 14:How do we make DEI programs effective? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Human Rights in America-A Revolutionary Mindset

In this episode of "Human Rights in America- A Revolutionary Mindset," host Sue Young explores the effectiveness of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in today's corporate landscape. Sue discusses the recent trend of major corporations like Google, Meta, and John Deere scaling back their DEI initiatives, and questions whether these companies have reached their equity goals or simply lost interest in such programs. She delves into the consequences of these cutbacks and suggests alternative, effective strategies for fostering diversity, such as voluntary training, mentoring, self-managed teams, and recruitment programs targeting women and minorities. Sue also touches on the influence of legal challenges and recent Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking question on how the U.S. can legally address systemic racism and sexism, punctuated by a quote from Mahatma Gandhi about the beauty and challenge of achieving unity in diversity.