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In the wake of the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, businesses in Central Massachusetts and across the globe made pledges to better their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In the years since, some organizations have fulfilled their promises, others deprioritized them, and some abandoned efforts altogether. DEI efforts have faced a political backlash as well, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled colleges and universities aren't allowed to consider race in their admissions criteria, effectively ending affirmative action for race in higher education.
In the wake of the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, businesses in Central Massachusetts and across the globe made pledges to better their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In the years since, some organizations have fulfilled their promises, others deprioritized them, and some abandoned efforts altogether. DEI efforts have faced a political backlash as well, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled colleges and universities aren't allowed to consider race in their admissions criteria, effectively ending affirmative action for race in higher education.
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Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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