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Re:Apple launches new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative p... by runako on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @12:57PM (#25765625)
> VCs looking for that would most likely be happy to invest in founders of any colour that match his personality.

Track records say otherwise.

And again, there is plenty on the record indicating that what they mean is exactly what it sounds like: they are looking for a close match for Zuckerberg on every axis. Sure, personality, but also traits like age, pedigree, and phenotype. All available in Google if you're curious.

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Re:Apple launches new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative p... by Grustaf on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @02:12PM (#25766644)
Why on earth would they prefer people with a specific phenotype? Do you have basis for that assertion at all?
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Re:Apple launches new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative p... by runako on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @02:42PM (#25767007)
You would have to ask them. I have said repeatedly that this is well-documented over time and on the record. It's actually pretty basic search engine usage given that I cited some specific phrases to search for.

The other basis is expressed in the companies in which they choose to invest.

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Re:Apple launches new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative p... by Grustaf on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @03:03PM (#25767236)
I’ve only ever heard of stats regarding _total_ investments, not investments relative to proposals or anything that would be needed to prove discrimination.

Do you have any links?

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Re:Apple launches new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative p... by runako on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @03:39PM (#25767664)
Again, this is well-documented and has been reported on and researched (with public research) by professionals who specialize in this. You don't have to take my word for it, but if you use your favorite search engine and some of the quotes upthread, you will find some nice entry points.

Good luck with your journey.

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