Dismantling racism doesn't happen by simply one self-diagnosing as being "not racist," it requires actively engaging in dismantling systems and processes that are inherently biased according to race, socio-economic status, zip-code etc. As an example, it's not enough to say "I do not promote the keeping of trash in the full, kitchen trash can," we have to move onto the action steps starting with taking out the trash. Then we can start to implement systems that prevent the filling of the trash can and signaling to draw attention when needed. I take you around that allegory to explain the premise behind the work Dr. Damon Bryant is advocating. In order to join the NFL, the NBA, get into graduate school, or compete for a job, testing is required. Rightfully so, correct? If you or your organization needed to fill its ranks with the appropriate type of talent you would need ways to evaluate applicants, I get it. What Dr. Bryant has shown is that the test that many organizations employ are flawed, biased, lack transparency, and in many cases don't actually test for their intended variables. Simply put, old systems that we have failed to tear down are impacting the trajectory of our families, generation after generation. The good news is that Dr. Brant and his team are confident that employing blockchain technology they can change the game.
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-Be Moore
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Guest: Dr. Damon Bryant, Professor and Researcher, Morgan State University Company: Xchainz.io, Strategic Advisor
Dr. Bryant is an award winning industrial and organizational psychologist with experience in predictive modeling and artificial intelligence. He has been active in blockchain since 2015 and is certified by the Government Blockchain Association.
Co-Host: Dr. Maurice Dolberry, Multi-Cultural Education
Host: Bryndan D. Moore Bryndan D. Moore is a community builder, producer, and an award winning entrepreneur. Personally committed to creating equitable participation for Black professionals and Black families, Bryndan often serves as a consultant, helping organizations achieve brand and supplier diversity goals and objectives.
