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The Equity Talk: Insider launches new series focused on how CEOs are advancing racial and social justice

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  • George Floyd's murder was a watershed moment in America, forcing CEOs to commit to racial justice. 
  • In The Equity Talk, Insider's Marguerite Ward will press execs on diversity and inclusion. 
  • The series launches on Wednesday and will feature leaders from Citi, TD, AT&T, Maven, and more. 
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It was the summer of 2020, and George Floyd had just been murdered by the police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis. The blaring sounds of helicopters, protest chants, and police sirens filled the streets of several American cities. Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in solidarity to mourn yet another Black life that ended at the hands of law enforcement.

This moment triggered a corporate response. CEOs and business leaders were forced to acknowledge the value of Black life. And in an instant, silence became synonymous with complacency. In the weeks that followed, financial firms and major companies made promises to advance racial justice and diversity. Now they're being held accountable. 

To that end, Insider is proud to announce the launch of The Equity Talk, a biweekly conversation featuring prominent CEOs and executives across a variety of industries on diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

The Equity Talk will help drive the conversation on social justice in corporate America forward. In each installment, Insider's leadership correspondent Marguerite Ward will discuss with business leaders how exactly they're advancing equity in their business and beyond. Interviewees include executives from Citi, AT&T, TD Bank, Maven, and more. 

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Corporate promises are honorable, but delivering on those promises can be complicated. The Equity Talk seeks to demystify the work that goes into advancing social justice in corporate America. The world is watching, and this interview series is the scorekeeper to analyze how they're doing and how others can follow in their footsteps — or not. 

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