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  • January 4, 2020
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  • Harvard Business Review (website)

The 10 Commitments Companies Must Make to Advance Racial Justice

By: Mark R. Kramer
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Abstract

In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death in Minneapolis, major corporations have been voicing their support for racial justice in the United States. But we are way past the point when words alone suffice. Actions are needed. Corporations can and should make 10 concrete commitments to achieving racial equity in their workplaces and society.

Keywords

Racial Justice; Racial Equity; Race; Equality and Inequality; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact

Citation

Kramer, Mark R. "The 10 Commitments Companies Must Make to Advance Racial Justice." Harvard Business Review (website) (January 4, 2020).
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Mark R. Kramer

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