This discussion is based on a TED Talk by Mellody Hobson, president of money management firm Ariel Investments.

In it, Hobson discusses the difference between being color blind and color brave when it comes to the subject of race. She contends that diversity in hiring makes for better businesses, products, and research. This posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs.

Word totals for this post should be in the 100200-word range. Whether you agree or disagree, explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience. Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate.

Hobson says, We cannot afford to be color blind. We have to be color brave. We have to be willing, as teachers and parents and entrepreneurs and scientists, we have to be willing to have proactive conversations about race with honesty and understanding and courage, not because its the right thing to do, but because its the smart thing to do, because our businesses and our products and our science, our research, all of that will be better with greater diversity. Identify opportunities you have to be color brave. Why do you think Hobson says diversity will make our businesses and products better?