Microsoft CEO's Heart Expression To Fight Racism

JAKARTA - Not a few large technology companies have paid attention to demonstrations in the United States (US), especially regarding the issue of racism. Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella even promised to fight racial issues in his company to increase the standard of living of his employees.

In an e-mail written to employees, Nadella said she felt heartbroken and shared deep sorrow for minority groups. Moreover, according to him, people with various backgrounds helped develop Microsoft.

"I continue to understand and empathize with the actions I take every day. Hearing the news of my colleagues and colleagues who are black or African-American helps me take responsibility for the realities of the rights and racial injustices that I fight in this world, "wrote Nadella, as quoted by CNET, Monday, June 8.

At this time, we will be using our platform to amplify voices from the Black and African American community at Microsoft. pic.twitter.com/EARaitd505

- Microsoft (@Microsoft) June 5, 2020

Nadella explains how Microsoft will strengthen its relationship with colleges and universities to employ black people with diverse backgrounds. "In order for us to have permission to ask the world to change, we must first change ourselves," Nadella said.

Microsoft also donated USD 250 thousand each to organizations such as the Black Lives Matter Foundation, the Equal Justice Initiative, the Innocence Project and the Minnesota Freedom Fund. They will also match the donations of employees who contribute to these organizations.

Minneapolis is grieving for a reason. To paraphrase Dr. King, the negative peace which is the absence of tension is no substitute for the positive peace which is the presence of justice. Justice is how we heal.

- Tim Cook (tim_cook) May 29, 2020

Nadella's statement follows the voices of other technology company leaders who strongly condemn the issue of racism. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Alphabet & Google CEO Sundar Pichai share the same concerns about the fight against racism in the US and of course in its corporate culture. It is known that this occurred after the death of George Floyd.

Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, was killed by a Minneapolis policeman on May 25. The video of the event immediately went viral and caught the attention of all corners of the US, both celebrities and tech giants.