With police reform protests in full swing, businesses around the world have taken big steps to promote racial equality. From tech giants donating large sums to reputable charities to gaming companies plastering “Black Lives Matter” on every loading screen in sight, the movement has taken the world by storm, and the business world is responding in turn. If you were thinking about checking out the blog post for yourself, don’t bother. The embarrassingly short announcement comes in at a paltry 102 words, making no mention of police reform protests, racial inequality, or the Black Lives Matter movement. In IBM’s letter, the company thoroughly and clearly outlined a wide range of policy proposals that would contribute to racial equality in the US. From police reform to educational opportunities for communities of color, IBM made it clear that the goal is actual change. Unfortunately, the powers that be have been unable to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology, making it hard to promote the noble uses while hampering the nefarious ones in a lawful and legal way.
