Companies must do more than just tweet their opposition to racism

Lots of companies have been making statements, Disney even made a $5m donation. But actions speak louder than words when it comes to tackling institutionally racist labour markets, writes James Moore

Anti-racism protests have taken place across the world (Rex Features)

Statements opposing racism by big corporations have become almost as ubiquitous as celebrity endorsements over the last couple of weeks. Some companies have even gone as far as making donations to causes promoting social justice.

“This time it’s different,” is a phrase oft heard. And I suppose it is, in that during previous outpourings after the killings of unarmed black people by police, they mostly kept quiet and kept their hands in their pockets.

But how meaningful are the gestures they’ve made?