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In response to the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by the Minneapolis police, protesters around Massachusetts and the U.S. are demanding states, local officials and company leaders implement meaningful policy changes to explicitly and preemptively tackle issues associated with racial discrimination, police brutality and systemic inequalities, including those in the workplace.
I would guess most companies in Worcester County would have few African Americans employed, as African Americans make up less than 3% of the population of Worcester County. (Editor's note: Black or African Americans make up 6% of Worcester County residents, according to the 2019 U.S. Census Quick Facts.)
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In response to the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by the Minneapolis police, protesters around Massachusetts and the U.S. are demanding states, local officials and company leaders implement meaningful policy changes to explicitly and preemptively tackle issues associated with racial discrimination, police brutality and systemic inequalities, including those in the workplace.