What makes Flores’ claims particularly noteworthy, however, is the existence of the Rooney Rule, which designates that teams must interview at least two minorities for their top level openings.
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Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Proportional representation, additionally, has been shown to give more equal representation to minorities and women.
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Jennifer Lynn McCoy,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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