I got a few DMs thanking me for posting this over there. Maybe it’s corny to say this but I really think being even just a bit vocal in these sorts of environments is beneficial and helps people know they’re supported.
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Nic McConnell
More posts on LinkedIn, this time about calling Kendrick Lamar’s show the “DEI halftime show” and how it’s crystal clear that “DEI” to these guys is just “someone doing well for themselves without being a white dude”.
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Standing up matters, and folks will recognize that you’re there for them.
I do think I’ve trained my algo though because now it’s entirely pro-diversity posts.