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Black, deaf Google worker who was touted as diversity success story sues tech giant for discrimination
She cited Google’s manager at the company’s machine-learning research program calling her an “aggressive black deaf woman” and advising her to “keep her mouth shut and take a sales role…
A black, deaf Google employee – who had been celebrated at corporate events and on social media as a success story for the search giant’s inclusive workplace – has accused the company of discrimination based on her disability and race. Getty ImagesShe cited Google’s manager at the company’s machine-learning research program calling her an “aggressive black deaf woman” and advising her to “keep her mouth shut and take a sales role”. Along with personal compensation, Hall demanded Google introduce reinforcement policies – to ensure future hires receive reasonable accommodation and have equal opportunities “just as other non-Black Deaf employees with disability.”
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