Outrage over the death of George Floyd in 2020 led many civic and business organizations across the nation to launch initiatives to establish inclusive policies that address racism.

Experts dedicated to examining race relations underscore the long-term commitment required to create equity in workplaces, classrooms and throughout communities.

Deborah L. Plummer, Ph.D., is an international leader in the field of diversity an inclusion. She is a psychologist, author and university professor who specializes in strategies aimed at building peaceful communities.

Plummer spoke with Spectrum News about the importance of understanding both structural and systemic racism in order to overcome it.

The interview may be viewed in the video player above.