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All's Equal

The year is 1967. Eastern Europe has cemented itself in ardent communism and society has begun to show the strains of imposed “equality.” In its misshapen efforts to treat everyone equally, Communist governments have removed private property and business. They have also eliminated all women’s products, from the hygienic to the beautifying. For men, this might take a bit of thought before the real weight of the situation sinks in. For women, the terrible inconveniencing and dehumanizing effects o… Continue

Added by Kevin Morales on July 13, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

California Apologizes to Chinese Immigrants

"On July 17, the California legislature quietly approved a landmark bill to apologize to the state's Chinese-American community for racist laws enacted as far back as the mid–19th century Gold Rush, which attracted about 25,000 Chinese from 1849 to 1852. The laws, some of which were not repealed until the 1940s, barred Chinese from owning land or property, marrying whites, working in the public sector and testifying against whites in court. The new bill also recognizes the contributions Chinese… Continue

Added by Kevin Morales on August 10, 2009 at 12:29pm — No Comments

The Diversity of History

What do you most remember from your high school history classes? Alright, besides the pretty girl whom you tried to sit next to, what do you remember of the history? George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte, Genghis Khan. Caesar Augustus, Florence Nightingale, Rameses II. Do those names ring a bell? When we learn history, we learn about individuals. We learn that singular men and women were responsible for the sort of leadership that deserves commemorating. See, when we're taught the grand histor… Continue

Added by Kevin Morales on April 3, 2009 at 2:55pm — No Comments

The "Homie Principle"

With help from my friends at NASA (Langley) I am using a new term to describe how we tend to go to our friends to confirm ideas that we like and disconfirm ideas with which we don't agree.. It's called the "Homie Principle." (And for you who have never been called a homie, a homie's a good thing) Think about this a moment. We tend to hang out with people who are like us. Who think like us, act like us, look like us and who generally share the same values and beliefs. A subset of these folks are… Continue

Added by Steve L. Robbins, Ph.D. on October 28, 2008 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

First Ever Diversity Masters Program Started at Georgetown University

At Georgetown University, the school of continuing studies will be embarking on uncharted territory next fall. The university will be adding a diversity masters program that will link diversity & inclusion with the human resources profession. Georgetown University would become th… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on September 24, 2008 at 11:08am — 1 Comment

TOP TEN REASONS DIVERSITY TRAINING SUCCEEDS!

Last week we talked about why diversity training fails, today we will talk about the reasons they succeed, and how you can avoid an ineffective diversity initiative. 1. It is developed through a partnership of internal employees (diversity steering committee) and an external subjec… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on September 22, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Lack of Support by Upper Management can halt Diversity initiatives!

When trying to foster in Diversity and cultural inclusiveness at the work place, one can sometimes find themselves stuck in progress. Many diversity trainers, directors, and deans find out very early that it is often times difficult to get people within their organizations to buy into… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on September 17, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments

Top Ten Reasons Diversity Training fails!

by Mauricio Velásquez President, The Diversity Training Group

Here are some things to avoid when trying to implement diversity training into your company or organization's agenda. These top ten reasons for failure happen al… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on September 15, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Want better Doctors? Then find one that comes from a diverse medical school, says one Study!

We all want to have good doctors when we seeking health care, but what makes a doctor a good doctor? One study in the Sept. 10th edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association has found a link between very good doctors and very diverse medical sc… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on September 10, 2008 at 9:59am — No Comments

Is the focus of diversity, Actually keeping Americans apart? What do you think?

In the opinion column of the Philadelphia Inquire, Jonathan Zimmerman explores the ideal that the focusing on diversity itself could be pointing out the things that separate Americans. He especially thinks this theo… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on September 8, 2008 at 11:14am — 5 Comments

Study Shows Increases in Diversity increases cross- Racial friendship!

image courtesy of osu.com A study in Science Daily found that Universities that have very diverse populations, have student that appear to very comfortable with forming cross racial and cultural relationships. Results showed the more students were exposed to people who were… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on September 4, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Microsoft has launched a new innovative way to promote Diversity

The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel interviewed Brad Smith, who is the senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Microsoft Corporation relating to Microsoft's Law Firm Diversity Program, about Microsoft's drive for diversity. Here is a an excerpt for the in… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on September 2, 2008 at 10:32am — 1 Comment

Actor Don Cheadle tries to show diversity through his roles

interview courtesy of the KansascityStar.com When one thinks of diversity, the first thing that may come to mind is race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, or religious views, however diversity can a… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on August 27, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Not Everybody is for Diversity! Here is Why

Although there is a strong push by many businesses, non-profits, and communities, there are some that feel threatened by inclusiveness. On Tuesday night, the Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors voted to postpone a comprehensive county wide Diversity Initiative (CCDI) statement in… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on August 20, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Shift Really Does Happen! A Data suggest a New Majority by 2050

There has been tons of talk about America changing, and it really is! The new census data projections will be released today and the information will point to a new population shift within the next 40 yrs. According to the census data, there will be major… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on August 19, 2008 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Lafayette College attempts a new Bold Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

image courtesy of lafayette.edu Many universities have made diversity and inclusion of student s and faculty members a priority. Within the last ten years, these universities have added programs and initiatives to their curriculums, departments, and individual colleges as means to become more inclusive to non-traditional students and faculty members. Lafayette Co… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on August 13, 2008 at 10:43am — No Comments

Olympic Gold Medalist hopes to Inspire Minorities swimmers

image courtesy Bet.com Today, 24 year old Cullen Jones, a Bronx native won the Olympic Gold Medal in the 2008 Olympics by helping his relay team to win the 4X100 freestyle in Beijing. Cullen became just the second African American to win an Olympic gold medal for swimming in U.S history, but he hopes that this historic win w… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on August 11, 2008 at 10:48am — No Comments

New Legislation to Encourage Diversity in Media

image courtesy of bim.org Using tax certificates for smaller businesses over the next six years, Senator Robert Menedez hopes to create opportunities for smaller disadvantaged broadcast outlets in hopes to increase competition within the broadcast community, and diversify it. “This is a very effective way to promote diversity of voices and increase competition in the telecommunications industr… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on August 6, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

NASCAR Makes Diversity History!

NASCAR made history Sunday night when driver Lindsey King became the first female driver to win on the half-mile Toyota Speedway. "I didn't even know what lap we were on and then I saw the white flag come out and realized I could actually beat these veterans," King said. "I could… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on August 4, 2008 at 12:12pm — No Comments

New Study Shows that the WNBA is the Leader of Diversity in Sports

Image courtesy of the WNBA The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) may not have the notoriety of the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football Association(NFL), Major League Baseball(MLB), or the National Hockey League(NHL), but it does lead these leagues in diversity. A new study from the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport study, reve… Continue

Added by Bennie Covington on July 30, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

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