Beyond the Buzzwords: Why Diversity and Equity Have Always Been Good for Business

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Beyond the Buzzwords: Why Diversity and Equity Have Always Been Good for Business

The American ideal of meritocracy—the belief that hard work and talent should determine success—has long shaped the nation’s vision of the American Dream: If you’re driven and capable, success will follow, regardless of your background. However, history tells a different story. Deep-seated inequities in race, class, and privilege have long obstructed the realization of true meritocracy. Talent alone is insufficient when barriers to opportunity a…