Maine hospital executive rankles for decrying ‘Whiteness’ in antiracist training: ‘Demeaning himself’

MaineHealth insider says DEI training is ‘pushing’ hyperfocus on ‘Whiteness’

A vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at MaineHealth, one of the largest hospital systems in the State of Maine which serves a predominantly White community, blasted executives’ Whiteness and claimed that the racial group of people need to be subjected to “sensitivity” training in order to create a “safe space.” 

During an antiracist training, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ryan Polly blasted White leadership at “predominately White” corporations for purportedly behaving in a way he described as “Whiteness.” He further claimed that White people are uncomfortable being associated with people of color. 

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