Read the attached article from Wall Street Journal about several companies' responses to racial and social justice issues, and then address the following questions:

• Is this an instance of "too little, too late" for most companies? For instance, racial and social injustice is nothing new in the US and around the world. Why have firms chosen to respond in this moment? Do you think the changes will be long-lasting and substantial?
• What are the risks companies face when seeking to implement racial and social justice initiatives? What are the potential impacts of racial and social justice initiatives going poorly?
• How would you best determine the effectiveness of racial and social justice policies that companies put in place?

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