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Airbnb's Eight-Year Quest to Tackle Racial Discrimination

The company’s internal analysis showed that Black and Latino guests were less likely to receive a review from a host after a stay, which impacted their ability to rent again.

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Claire Suddath is a senior writer for Bloomberg News’ Equality team. She covers topics ranging from women in the workplace to race and equity initiatives. You can subscribe here, and share feedback here.

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