The Dichotomy of Colorism in Black, Latin and Asian Communities

The Dichotomy of Colorism in Black, Latin and Asian Communities
Hosted by the Alumni Attorneys of Color Affinity Group
Co-sponsored by the Recent Graduate Committee 
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
6-7 p.m. ET
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Discrimination in employment on the basis of race and color has been unlawful for nearly 60 years in the United States. Although formal segregation has ended, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity still lag. There has also been a steady increase in interracial marriages and immigration, which has changed the demographics of the US workforce, with the EEOC noting an increasing number of race and color discrimination allegations alleging multiple or intersecting prohibited bases. Yet, affirmative action and diversity initiatives tend to approach race and color discrimination as a stark dichotomy of Black vs. White. This panel will explore whether this approach obscures the problems of and impedes progress in achieving equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.