TMS_S2E17 | Starbucks' Training Day: A Case For Why Diversity Programs Fail




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Summary: The Mindfullness Show is written and produced by Josiah Samuel Harry. Music by Josiah Harry, Jr. S2E17 Show Notes:In this episode, Josiah discusses the steps Starbucks need to take if the company is serious about restoring its tarnished image as it relates to racial relations. These steps are: (1) Invest in black communities: (2) Diversify executive leadership and upper management; and (3) Actively lobby Congress to pass landmark legislation that will accelerate, protect, and preserve the socioeconomic development and prosperity of the black community. Sources for this episode: "Why Diversity Programs Fail" by Frank Dobbin and Alexandra Kalev. "Definition of Systemic Racism in Sociology" by Nicki Lisa Cole. "Starbucks' incident proves 'Whites Only' spaces still exist" by Jesse Williams and Judith Browne Dianis. "Starbucks anti-bias training: Why the coffee chain has closed 8,000 stores" by Chris Woodyard. "Here's How Much Money Starbucks Could Lose Today After Closing All U.S. Stores for Racial Bias Training" by Jennifer Calfas.  Thank you for making The Mindfullness Show a part of your weekday listening experience. If you haven't already, be sure to leave a rating and review of the show on iTunes, and also check out Josiah's new release "Choose Love Not Hate" on Amazon. You can keep in touch with Josiah around the web for more inspiring content.BLOG: https://josiahharry.blogWEBSITE: https://josiahharry.com/BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Love-Not-Hate-Compassion-ebook/dp/B079Z5X9CY/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/realjosiahharryFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/chooseloveproject