Monday, July 27, 2015

After Controversial Frat-Themed Party, Twitter Says It Will Make Diversity A Priority

It's about time. Like others in the tech industry, Twitter has long faced issues of gender inequality and racial homogeneity.

Twitter came under fire last Tuesday when its revenue team threw a frat party-themed happy hour, complete with beer pong, red Solo cups, and a Greek alphabet-inspired sign that read "Twitter Frat House." Since Twitter is currently weathering a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee, the party was ill-advised, to say the least—but more importantly, it hit too close to home given the male-dominated landscape of Silicon Valley.

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