“Diversity is important but… this seemingly innocuous statement reveals a troublesome mindset. Here’s why it’s problematic: it assumes diversity and quality are diametrically opposed and perpetuates the myth that people of color are not as capable or intelligent as others:”

No. It means that quality is more important than playing diversity bingo.

I have a dream of a day when people are judged by the content of their resumes rather than the melanin content of their skin.