Let’s talk about tokenism | Black, Deaf employee used by Google to display inclusivity sues for discrimination

Black, Deaf employee used by Google to display inclusivity sues for discrimination

Jalon Hall, a Black, Deaf employee at Google was used in company marketing to promote the diversity and inclusivity of #lifeatgoogle.

In October 2023, Google’s corporate LinkedIn account shared a post about Hall, saying “Jalon is paving the way and helping expand opportunities for Black Deaf professionals”. A similar Instagram post also celebrated Hall: “Thanks Jalon for making #LifeAtGoogle more inclusive!”

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