Oh, NAACP, why do you do this to us? Just over a week ago we applauded your efforts to bring to light predatory bank lending practices -- a serious issues critically affecting black Americans. But now, here they are demanding that advertising agencies hire more minorities. The timing couldn't be worse as ad companies are having a hard time holding on to the employees they have, let alone hire new ones.
In addition, the request goes right to the heart of our issue with the NAACP and their annual reports on diversity in media. Diversity at its best is an amorphous goal. Strong arm tactics lead more to a climate of knee-jerk reactions and a culture of quotas than anything else.
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