This paper proceeds from the premise that true change can only be realized after first coming to terms with harsh realities. The murder of George Floyd in 2020 sent shock waves throughout our collective conscience resulting in a racial reckoning unlike any other in modern history. Calls for change throughout Corporate America had organizations pledging millions of dollars toward the cause of racial justice. But now, over one year later, has there been a significant change in workplace equality following heightened awareness to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in organizations, or have we settled back into the status quo? This paper will examine obstacles to achieving the level of workplace culture shift needed to claim a spot as a true EEO employer. While generally addressing all legally protected classifications, the paper will specifically focus on racial discrimination in the workplace by exploring root causes of racism through a human behavioral lens. Historical research and legal case studies have shown that racism can be found in all areas of society and racial discrimination in the workplace has existed for numerous decades, however, the Black Lives Matter movement and social unrest of 2020 have found a platform at a time when all aspects of the issue are converging, thereby making the time ripe for changes in legislation and challenging employers to reimagine workplace policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion.