So, i know this is awkward. Can i suggest that perhaps before we forward this with no recommendation, its been close to a year that the seat has not been filled. In terms of the cac, and mr. Cohen was not accurate about this. Would appoint almost a year ago michael simmons, Affordable Housing developer who lives and works in the western addition. I think that, it would seem to me that given the time that has gone by, and given that the lgbt center does provide an awful lot of services to extremely lowincome people through both the economic know the programs and elsewhere, i would suggest that at a minimum would put this forward with no recommendation and see what the full board thinkgs. Supervisor kim i am not ready to do that now. I am open for a motion to continue. I would like to spend time speaking with mr. Wolf. I would like to articulate what you would be representing and i did not hear that. Maybe with time we can sit down and have that level of discussion. I would feel comforta
How to Hold Your Company Accountable to Its Promise of Racial Justice
A tactical guide for employees. by Summary.
After the civil unrest of the spring, organizations around the country expressed their solidarity with the Black community, pledged money to fight discrimination, and promised to embrace diversity in their workforces. How can you use your influence to ensure your company follows through on its commitments? For starters, you need a team of co-conspirators like-minded colleagues similarly motivated to make change. Not only is it more powerful when many people are making the same case, it also makes it more difficult for management to rationalize inaction. Next, you and your group need to determine your objectives and press your company to firm, measurable goals. For example, you might push the company to commit to X percent of candidates from underrepresented backgrounds for its job openings and Y number of new hires. Or, you could pursue process-based