JOURNAL ARTICLE

Bill Ackman's Office Picketed by Civil Rights Leader Sharpton in Clash Over Harvard, DEI.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Butler, Kelsey; Massa, Annie 3 of 3

Abstract

Protesters led by civil rights activist Al Sharpton picketed Bill Ackman's Manhattan offices in opposition to his campaign to remove Harvard University president Claudine Gay and his criticism of the school's diversity efforts. Sharpton sees Gay's resignation as a setback for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the US. Gay stepped down after facing criticism for plagiarism allegations and her handling of antisemitism on campus. Ackman, who was vocal in the campaign against Gay, called for an end to diversity initiatives in academia and private companies. Conservative activists are also challenging corporate diversity programs in court. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:174770386
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