Associated Press The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis seems to have hastened progress in diversifying corporate boards, some analysts have reported, with the number of Blacks being appointed showing a leap in 2020 over the previous year. Previous Next Monday, June 14, 2021 1:00 am Boards diversify faster after Floyd ALEXANDRA OLSON and STAN CHOE | Associated Press NEW YORK – Many U.S. companies have rushed to appoint Black members to their boards of directors since racial justice protests swept the country last year. But in the two preceding years, progress on increasing racial diversity on boards stagnated, a new study revealed Tuesday. Black men even lost ground.