Google Backs Away From Underrepresented Language in Grant Website
Just weeks after Google said it would review its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, the company has made significant changes to its grant website, removing language that described specific support for underrepresented founders. The site now uses more general language to describe its funding initiatives, omitting phrases like "underrepresented" and "minority." This shift in language comes as the tech giant faces increased scrutiny and pressure from politicians and investors to reevaluate its diversity and inclusion efforts.
- As companies distance themselves from explicit commitment to underrepresented communities, there's a risk that the very programs designed to address these disparities will be quietly dismantled or repurposed.
- What role should regulatory bodies play in policing language around diversity and inclusion initiatives, particularly when private companies are accused of discriminatory practices?