Reducing the disparity between Whites and people of color ultimately leads to higher productivity, a stronger work ethic, and better job functioning. team. “Diversity improves and affects group performance in diverse teams” (Van Dijk, et. al., 2013). As researchers Winfred Arthur, Jr. and Dennis Doverspike stated, to have a diverse and successful work environment, employers and business leaders should work to limit the role they play in privilege and accept more minority applicants (2005). According to researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of