Corporate America’s Work in Fighting Racism is Just Beginning

Ella Washington, an organizational psychologist at Georgetown
University, argues that private sector American organizations have
a big role to play in sustaining the fight for racial justice that
has gained such momentum in recent weeks. She says that widespread
protests should mark a shift in how companies and their leaders
push for government policy change, think about diversity and
inclusion in their own workplaces, and strive to combat bias and
inequality in U.S. society. It not enough for CEOs to release
statements and continue on with business as usual. To promote real
change, they need to work on these issues each and every day.
Washington is the coauthor of the HBR article "U.S. Businesses Must
Take Meaningful Action Against Racism."