Conference Room A. 9:07 p.m.
Twelve board members sat in stunned silence as Maya finished presenting the footage. The slap, the racial insult, the crowd’s reaction — everything had been broadcast live to over 10,000 viewers.

“Dr. Williams’s actions,” Maya said steadily, “aren’t isolated. I’ve been documenting workplace discrimination for five years. Tonight was simply the moment it went public.”
Board Chairman Robert Mills leaned forward. “What are you proposing, Ms. Thompson?”
“Not revenge,” she replied, “reform.”
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