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Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

As I said take issue with the existence of the conference if you think that there's an issue, but to say that the conference happening is fine, but anyone who has criticisms of a lack of diversity in the workplace is racist? that's a puzzler. Perhaps the conference was for everyone to go along to and say "It's fine, everything is fine, diversity is optional, there's no real issue, let's all just go home!" but that seems like a bit of a waste of time and money.

Someone saying "A lack of diversity in the workplace has the potential to negatively affect the mental health of a minority-of-one" is a perfectly legitimate comment to make at a conference that's entire purpose is to discuss the reasons that diversity in the workplace is important. Unfortunately it seems like he triggered some poor sensitive white folks by having a problem and speaking his mind? Weird. Same people who have an issue usually champion such things. Wonder what's different in this case.

I took issue with him saying working with white colleagues was afffecting his mental health, such a strange thing to say if you really believe in diversity and inclusion? does that mean he would cliique with people with his colour skin, is he saying he can't mix with white colleagues... very strange comment


He works in the BBC one of the most diverse employers out there