I would remove the link. You can keep the testimonial and logo. Removing the link will not impact your rankings.
Diversity and Inclusion in SEO: BIPOC and LGBTQ+ SEOs Share Their Experiences
10/7/2020 People around the world are having important discussions about systemic racism, overt and covert bias, and how we can all do better. Understanding the problem is the first step. To get a sense of conditions within the SEO community, North Star Inbound asked people to take their Diversity and Inclusion in SEO survey as part of their ongoing project to study the state of SEO. These are their findings.