Disney’s Diversity Tale Of 2 Bobs: Written, Directed and Staring the Former CEO and His Successor
We’ll keep wishing on a star for power and privilege to stop defining diversity
Let me preface this piece before people read the headline and respond thinking I’m saying that Black and other people of color (POC) should always lead diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments or initiatives. I’m not — especially if it’s solely for the sake of tokenism, but representation matter and so does cultural competency when dealing with American corporation’s lack of diversity in work, marketing, media and creative projects.
Disney recently announced the leaders of their “dual diversity councils” (CBR.com) and doesn’t this picture scream diversity?
Both Bobs are already in leadership roles at Disney. Bob Chapek, is Bob Iger’s successor as Disney’s CEO and Iger is still a board chairman. Do we really think either Bob is going to hold the other Bob accountable or really push for serious change? Bob Iger didn’t start making changes to Splash Mountain until people complained about the plantation themed park attraction…
