Oct 3, 2023

Potential fallout for diversity efforts in the business world

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Recent lawsuits could have chilling effects on business equity and inclusion efforts. And later, we outline a preview of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial.

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Legal challenges could have chilling effect on workplace diversity efforts

by Stephanie Hughes

Oct 3, 2023

It's possible that employers will roll back racial diversity initiatives even if they’re perfectly legal.

Above, portraits of Black women entrepreneurs at an event co-hosted by the Fearless Fund. A federal appeals court temporarily blocked a contest hosted by the Fearless Fund that awards grants to businesses that are majority-owned by Black women.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

What to know about the Sam Bankman-Fried trial

by David Brancaccio and Meredith Garretson

Oct 3, 2023

The founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX faces fraud allegations in New York.

Above, Sam Bankman-Fried after a court appearance on June 15 in New York City.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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