Uber Diversity Chief Placed on Leave After Backlash Over "Don't Call Me Karen" Events

Employees felt lectures on white women's experiences minimized harms of racism.
Events were intended to discuss difficulties of "Karen" stereotype but offended employees.
Second meeting addressing complaints only intensified tensions.
Move seen as rare case of employee dissent under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
Situation highlights challenges companies face navigating issues of race and identity.