15863: The Nature Of Freedom And Juneteenth In Adland.

 

Given the true inspiration for Juneteenth—and relating matters to Adland—it’s interesting to consider the musings of management guru Peter Drucker on freedom (depicted above).

 

For the ruling majority in advertising—ie, White men and White women—freedom may be viewed as choosing to maintain the status quo. It involves ignoring systemic racism and/or opting against intentional action to address the situation, both of which lead to similar outcomes.

 

In short, industry “leaders” fail in their duties to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion—they are ultimately responsible for the state of exclusivity, inequality and privilege.

 

And Blacks are denied the benefits of freedom that come with fair employment opportunities.