The tech industry has a terrible track record on diversity. Here's how 17 companies that spoke out against racism this week say they plan to improve.

Main Idea: The tech industry faced renewed pressure to address racism and weak diversity as companies, including Google and Microsoft, spoke out after Black Lives Matter protests and outlined, or failed to outline, plans for change.

Key Points:

• The article says many tech firms have low numbers of Black and Latinx workers, especially in leadership, and that public anti-racism statements need to be backed by action.
• Google said it would work with its Black community on long-term ideas and has already taken steps to grow a more representative workforce and improve products.
• Microsoft said it supports systemic change and wants all voices heard, but it said it had no new steps to share beyond its earlier diversity report.
• Other companies varied in their responses: Amazon did not answer questions about new plans, while GitHub, Twilio, and VMware said they support Black employees and are working on diversity efforts.