Comments on: ATWG: ‘Isn’t DiversityInc Part of the Problem?’

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:28:11 +0000

Some here might benefit from reading “The Lathe of Heaven” by Ursuka K. Le Guin. There is much to be gained from embracing diversity, and much to be feared from a lack of it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:26:41 +0000

There is an interesting thought by some in this country that if we stop labeling ourselves (African American/Black, or Hispanic, or Asian-American, etc) or our communities, that all problems of race would go away. As if the titles are the problems themselves. Let’s use that theory and now everyone is just “American.” Now we lose the richness of diversity and the uniqueness of the variety of cultures and the betterment that we have a country b/c of what each individual community brings to the table. Why are we so focused on eliminating titles as opposed to accepting that they are there, and embracing that we are different and that’s what gives us different ideas and thought processes. This is not a bad thing unless people make it a bad thing by thinking that different = incorrect. There is a fight against diversity b/c there is a fear of what is different. Thank you Mr. Visconti for your effort, and for those that are like you. America has made great strides, but until we fully understand and embrace diversity, we have a long way to go.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:40:45 +0000

Luke … yr comments black tea partiers = Jewish Kapos in Nazi concentration camps. Who are you to say that! Are you some enculato from Sicily or Napoli who finally after 3,000 years of utter poverty and barbarism made it, while the rest of your family is still chasing goats to survive?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:49:23 +0000

I am late in entering this discussion and am a bit alarmed at why Mr. Visconti is being attacked when he eloquently just stated the facts. I might add I did not find his tone hostile at all. This seems to be part of the way racism works in our country. When we answer with history and facts we become the agressor. However, racism also known as white supremacy is part of the fabric of this country, it is in the air we breathe. We only have to look at the disparities in education, housing, healthcare, etc. . We know that inequality and disparities, exist then why do we continue to do business the same old ways? This only continues to perpetuate, grow and produce the same outcomes. Anyone who has ever tried to work on a problem as big as this – eradicating racism, knows that several approaches are needed It is my opinion that Diversity Inc, and their methodology are one approach and we know more needed to be enacted,

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:26:21 +0000

I am a male with a fairly light skin tone. I don’t describe myself as white or black because such descriptions are inherently racist – categorizing people by the color of their skin. The only people I hear talking about “black people’ or “the black community”, or more crass refernces to skin tone or ethnicity are people who appear to fit within that community. Basically, the only time I ever hear about “white people” or “black people” is when someone’s using that to make a political statement or gain. Our society has 99.99% moved past race as an issue. If “race” leaders could just quit with the name-calling themselves don’t you think that would finally get us where we need to be. The sad fact is, as long as “the black community” refers to themselves as “the black community”, there will be racism.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:01:26 +0000

Hi,

Promoting one person over another for any reason is economic and and power redistribition. Who is the judge who says who gets what? Is that you?

Why force redistribution?

Paul

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:55:23 +0000

Human nature as it is , the patient will never get well. But managed care is possible, education is the key and DiversityInc does educate. I think we all have had eye openers on both sides of issues, from articles and from the comments posted. To Anonymous just because the patient does not complain does not mean he is healed. The patient’s attendents need to know his complaints to address his treatment.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:34:49 +0000

-Thank you for your kind words, but it was a “Mr.” Anonymous. I’ve become a connoisseur of hate mail. Luke Visconti, CEO of DiversityInc

Luke, unless there is more to the comment than what you published here this person is merely expressing a difference of opinion from you. I did not see that “Mr. Anonymous” used any insulting words or phrases. By disparaging his disagreement as “hate mail” it serves only prove his point about making personal attacks. As I said, if there was more to his comment than what you published and it contains true “hate speech”, please accept my apology.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:40:19 +0000

The first person to post in this thread is a little off base. I have read Mr. Visconti’s articles and I do not ever think he says that white people do not have a place in diversity, but rather that the motiff for white people and people of color for combatting racism are different. For instance, a white person who wants to strive for diversity because they think they are the key to ending institutional racism and system oppresion are subscribing to a very paternalistic view. For a white person to think that they must liberate non-white people in order to achieve equality is simply wrong and another form of racism. White people who strive for diversity must do so because we see the evil in racism and oppression and want a world without it.

In many articles, Mr. Visconti merely touches upon this point and never says that white people are absent from discussions on diversity, but that motiffs may differ.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:11:25 +0000

Luke,

I think “Mr. (or “Ms.”) Anonymous” wanted to draw a parallel between those who disagree with the people typically accorded more prominence by the media, for example, who on one hand drive the public conversation, and on the other make it easier for people (perhaps like Anonymous) who think we have outgrown the need for diversity training, affirmative action, equal opportunity and more.

As I read Anonymous ‘ comment, he or she would like the reader to substitute “Sharpton,” or “Jackson” in place of those unnamed “race problem solvers” so frequently described as being desirous of perpetuating inequality because they are always talking about inequality.

Anonymous would prefer the folks just not talk about the continuing need for diversity, or improved race relations, tolerance, equal employment opportunities, because like so many Americans, he or she probably thinks it we don’t talk about it, it will just go away.

Keep up the good and hard work, as your organization deals directly with the decision-makers who can change our evolving society.