From Fortune Media:

Civil rights activist Al Sharpton led a protest outside Bill Ackman’s Manhattan offices, criticizing his campaign to oust Harvard University president Claudine Gay. This comes after Gay’s resignation amid plagiarism allegations and handling of antisemitism. The protest questions diversity initiatives and targets DEI hiring at Harvard and in private companies. Critics claim such practices are discriminatory and illegal. This has sparked debate and legal challenges. Ackman and Gay may meet to discuss concerns.



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