On June 26, Gita Johar, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, spoke with Erika Irish Brown '98, Chief Diversity Officer at Goldman Sachs, about the firm's internal response to the global protest and reckoning on anti-Black racism in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.
In their conversation, Brown shared some of the practical, actionable steps she's put into place at Goldman Sachs that address racial injustice and help move the organization toward a place of equity.
Brown discussed why it's crucial to focus on systemic anti-Black racism; she emphasized the importance of storytelling during diversity education, which she said helps create meaningful and impactful dialogue.
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