Waiting for Dr. Goodbar

From Week in Pictures: an old one, but still fun:

And yes, I thought I remembered it, but I did check: it’s a real quote:

AI Overview

Yes, this claim is accurate. A 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategic plan from the Duke University School of Medicine titled "Dismantling Racism and Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Medicine" identifies standards related to timeliness as characteristics of "white supremacy culture".

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Key Details of the Report:

• Timeliness and Professionalism: The document asserts that standard workplace expectations—including dress codes, specific speech patterns, work styles, and timeliness—implicitly privilege whiteness and can disadvantage non-white individuals.

  American Council of Trustees and Alumni

• Perfectionism and Individualism: The framework categorizes characteristics like "perfectionism," "power hoarding," and "individualism" as elements of so-called "white supremacy culture".

  American Council of Trustees and Alumni

• Purpose of the Guide: The medical school formulated this plan to catalyze anti-racist practices and create a more equitable workforce, which was praised by the school's leadership at the time of its release.

  New York Post