This is Squawk Pod. I'm C. NBC producer Katie Kramer. Today on our

podcast, two CEOs of two large American companies tackle justice from

inside the corner office. Mariet's CEO Arnie Sorensen

on the importance of leaders working together for change.

It is not just a question about what we at Marriott do,

but I recognize that what any individual company can do is simply not enough.

And why the head of the world's largest hotel company is speaking up now?

We'll not let up on this. I think our employee basis demand it. I think society demands it.

Bank of America's Brian Moynihan on the bank's $1 billion pledge to address inequality.

We thought said it was talking, it's time to put up the money and we are doubling down on our efforts.

And he says it's more than a press release.

Things aren't going to quiet down. They shouldn't quiet down on terms of making the economic progress in the core social progress we need to make here.

It's Thursday, June 4th, 2020, Squackpot begins right now.

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see M. Beky Quick along with Joe Cronin and Andrew Ross

Sorkin. Marriott's CEO Arnie Sorensen addressing the recent events

surrounding race in this country and in his company in a recent

LinkedIn post saying for many years I've tried to use my perch at Marriott

to advocate for opportunity for all regardless of race, gender,

nationality, or any other point of human difference.

Each person deserves to be recognized for who we are and respected for both our common

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