An Honest Look at Diversity and Inclusion Game Funds - Publish Me, Punish Me

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Published on April 20, 2022 8:00:11 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnQAB-kT9Pk

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In this episode of PUBLISH ME, PUNISH ME, Evva and Son discuss the benefits and challenges of DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) game funds.

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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - What are D&I or DEI Funds?
2:06 - Complicated feelings about D&I Funds
4:54 - The trouble with perception - D&I as charity
7:39 - Putting marginalized developers in a “separate” category
9:42 - How can these funds be improved?
10:15 - DEAL TIME
10:31 - Deal #1 Stacking funds to make ends meet
11:44 - Deal #1 Verdict and breakdown
13:46 - Deal #1 Outcome
16:03 - Is it common to stack funds?
18:36 - Deal #2 How about LESS money more problems?
19:42 - Deal #2 Verdict and breakdown
21:42 - What is sim ship?
21:56 - Deal #2 Outcome
23:06 - Recap
23:28 - Continue the Conversation
24:05 - Credits

Hosted & Produced by Evva Karr: https://twitter.com/EvvaKarr
Hosted & Produced by Son M: https://twitter.com/bogboogie
Editing & Captions by Alanna Smith: https://twitter.com/AlannaMode
Art by Kim Estoesta: https://twitter.com/KimEstoesta