Shari Dunn, a Portlander with diverse professional experience, published her book 'Qualified' in February to discuss how race affects merit and qualifications in the workplace. Through interviews and research, Dunn reveals that Black professionals often have more education but face underemployment compared to less qualified white counterparts. She critiques the superficial measures taken by corporations in response to DEI initiatives, especially in light of political movements against such policies, underscoring the need for a genuine reevaluation of qualifications and equity in hiring practices.
Dunn emphasizes the need to rethink qualifications, advocating for a more equitable workplace and challenging traditional meritocratic conceptions that often disadvantage Black employees.
The persistence of underemployment and fewer advancement opportunities for Black professionals highlights systemic inequities in corporate America, contradicting claims of unqualified candidates.
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