The Problem with Implicit Bias Training.

OPINION BEHAVIOR & SOCIETY While the nation roils with ongoing protests against police violence and persistent societal racism, many organizations have released statements promising to do better. Even worse, there is consistent evidence that bias training done the "wrong way" (think lukewarm diversity training) can actually have the opposite impact, inducing anger and frustration among white employees. And innovative new programs such as the Mid-Ohio Farmacy have linked health care providers with community-based organizations, and help providers address food insecurity among their low-income patients - an issue that disproportionately impacts people of color. [Extracted from the article]

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