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Difference Between Representation and Exploitation is Authenticity
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Difference Between Representation and Exploitation is Authenticity

It’s a new year and the new year brings new marketing and ad campaigns into the world. Some good, some bad. Some represents diversity and inclusion while others exploits. One of them is the annual call for the Gerber Baby spokesbaby of the year. I had no idea this existed until several months ago when I came across the Gerber Baby spokesbaby of 2018, Lucas.

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Lip Service to Diversity and Inclusion Makes Me Angry
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Lip Service to Diversity and Inclusion Makes Me Angry

Is it just me or are the words “Diversity and Inclusion” being thrown around like a fad, like the next new shiny thing for businesses? What I find interesting, or more like angry (and those who know me well will let you know I am not an angry person, nor do I often get angry) is that you can’t turn around without hearing it, reading it on social media or seeing a job posting for it.

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