Facebook and Google's 'Shell Game' Hiring Practices Draw Criticism

Reports have revealed that Facebook and Google focus their marketing efforts on few Black employees despite hiring 49% Asians & American Asians sparking criticism from advocates for racial justice who believe this is a "shell game" meant distract from underlying issues like racism. Organizations call for greater diversity initiatives within these companies in order create real change in our society.

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Recent reports have revealed that while Facebook and Google are hiring a large percentage of Asians and American Asians, they are focusing their marketing and DEI materials on the few Blacks (less than 4%) they have in their company. This has sparked criticism from many who believe it is a “shell game” meant to distract from the underlying issues. Kenny Xu, an advocate for racial justice, believes that instead of trying to set quotas after the fact or engage in “fake signaling”, companies should be asking why Blacks aren’t doing as well as Asians and working to fix the root causes - some of which are derived from racism. Many have pointed out that this issue is not exclusive to Facebook and Google; many tech companies hire a majority of Asian employees while ignoring other minorities. In response, some organizations have called for greater diversity initiatives within these companies. They argue that having a diverse workforce will help foster creativity, collaboration, innovation, and better decision-making. In addition to increasing diversity initiatives within these companies, there needs to be more effort put into understanding why certain minority groups are not doing as well as others when it comes to employment opportunities. By addressing the root causes of this disparity - such as racism - we can begin to create real change in our society. Facebook and Google both released statements saying they are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected regardless of race or ethnicity. They also stated that they will continue to work towards creating a more diverse workforce by investing in programs designed to support underrepresented communities.