The article explores the exploitation of diversity in predominantly white universities, illustrating this through the example of campus marketing, which often features Black students prominently to showcase inclusivity. It references the show 'Abbott Elementary,' highlighting how such institutions often mask their diversity attempts in marketing strategies, while simultaneously benefiting from the labor of these diverse groups. The narrative captures the absurdity of diversity tactics at such institutions, exemplified by humorous situations and relatable experiences of Black students negotiating their identities within these contexts.
‘The whiter a school’s population is, the more likely that the school will depict diversity in brochures, especially highlighting Black students.’
‘Abbott Elementary pokes fun at white institutions using diversity as a marketing tactic...providing a smorgasbord of gourmet offerings, including ceviche and ahi tuna.’
‘The staff’s skepticism reflects their experiences, believing the invite for free food is mostly a ruse for free labor.’
‘Janine tries to stay on the defense, indicating an overarching fear of exploitation in predominantly white spaces.’
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