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Illidge says one of the motivations behind the project is to build bridges to readers looking to see more of their own experience and perspective reflected in the stories. “We live in a polarized society right now,” he said, as shown by the killing of George Floyd and the reactions to it. “That made the entire world pivot.
Fragiskatos emphasizes that the Guide does not make judgments about the extent or nature of the participants’ efforts at inclusion. “We present the information they provided to us and let the readers come to their own conclusion,” he says.paints a picture of an industry that is, belatedly, making strides towards greater equity and inclusion.