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Commitment Quote by Ned Lamont

“Racial discrimination of any kind is unacceptable, and we must strive to eradicate all forms, including those instances which are not overt. For example, when a person of color has a job interview or simply goes to work, they should never be judged based on anything other than skills, work…” quote by Ned Lamont
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“Racial discrimination of any kind is unacceptable, and we must strive to eradicate all forms, including those instances which are not overt. For example, when a person of color has a job interview or simply goes to work, they should never be judged based on anything other than skills, work product, commitment, dedication, and work ethic.”

Ned Lamont

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public address on equality, 2022

All forms of racial bias, even subtle ones, must be eliminated; evaluation should be based solely on merit.

In simple terms: Racism in any form is unacceptable; judge by work, not race.

Key Takeaway

Promote merit‑based evaluation and actively combat hidden bias.

Themes

equality fairness anti‑racism

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • workplace promotions
  • team hiring

Key Concepts

bias meritocracy inclusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to ensure unbiased decisions?
  • How do you confront subtle discrimination?
A Different Perspective

Implicit bias can be hard to detect and address.

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