On American Diversity, from Bakke to Berkshire
Channel: Matt
Date: 2021-04-02

Few Americans understand that diversity programs, when properly implemented, maintain the credibility of the majority. Unfortunately, where such programs are not sincerely implemented as a single part of an overall strategy against ethnic, religious, and racial segregation, minorities are bound to suffer backlash. (April 2021) 

FYI "Berkshire does not have a policy regarding the consideration of diversity in identifying nominees for director. In identifying director nominees, the governance committee does not seek diversity, however defined. Instead, as previously discussed, the governance committee looks for individuals who have very high integrity, business savvy, an owner-oriented attitude and a deep genuine interest in the company."

From Berkshire's 2021 shareholder materials: "Berkshire's Board recommends a 'no' vote on this [diversity and inclusion reporting] resolution... Berkshire manages its operating businesses on an unusually decentralized basis and has minimal involvement in these businesses' day-to-day activities." 

Bonus: according to Habitat for Humanity, "16% of children are living in poverty in... California."

Bonus: “We [Americans] tolerate difference only when we don’t have to look at it or listen to it, as long as it doesn’t impact our lives. Our great gift as a country is its size and its relative emptiness, its elbow room. That space allows for difference and is often mistaken for tolerance.” -- Paul Theroux, Deep South (2015)