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What About Religious Expression?

What's the difference between proselytizing and religious expression? Who gets to decide how much religious expression is acceptable in the workplace? The White Guy addresses both questions in his latest blog entry. .

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Obama Seeks Longer Window for Bias Lawsuits

Imagine finding out you were paid nearly 40 percent less than your white or male counterparts. President-elect Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress are bulldozing a Supreme Court decision to make sure your rights are protected. .

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Should Rick Warren Be Part of Obama's Inauguration?.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Gay Bishop to Open Inaugural Events: Is It a Response to Warren Outrage?.

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When Are WE Going to Get Over It?

Author Andrew Manis says that the election of Barack Obama is a step back into the 1960s for some. He suggests that it's whites who truly need to "get over" color barriers that divide America. .

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Obama Vs. Skyrocketing Incarceration Rates: Is Dr. King's Dream a Reality?

A Black president, a Black female secretary of state, two Black coaches in the Super Bowl â€¦ is it safe to say that Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of equality for all is a reality? .

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Economy Top Concern for Latinos

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Can Companies Survive Without a Concern for Diversity?

Although we may be in the worst economy since the Great Depression, companies that foster diversity are still doing well. The White Guy says companies that don't pay attention to diversity face a scary long-term future. .

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Obama's Inauguration as Seen in Today's Newspapers

Check out this collection of newspaper front pages covering the inauguration of Barack Obama, the nation's 44th president and first Black president, on DiversityInc.com. .

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Procter & Gamble's 'My Black is Beautiful' Heads in New Direction: Partners with BET Networks to Create National Television Program to Focus on African American Beauty

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You're So Gay: GLSEN Tackles Name-Calling

Young people often use extremely harsh language, including calling each another homophobic names. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has devised "No Name-Calling Week" to help put an end to this serious school problem. .

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How Can You Give Your Company That Competitive Edge?

What do your customer, stockholder and talent bases look like? Knowing the answers to these questions can give your company the competitive edge that it needs. Hear why from Weldon Latham, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine, in this video with DiversityInc Partner and Cofounder Luke Visconti. .

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Recession Got You Worried About Your Job? 6 Networking Tips for You

If the recession has you worried about your job, know that networking is not something that should be handled lightly. There are proper principles to networking, and not understanding them could mean a professional backlash. Here are six things you need to know about networking. .

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Super Bowl XLIII: Is the NFL Finally Getting It?

With Mike Tomlin leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowl XLIII, it looks like the NFL is finally "getting it," right? Well, not so fast. See what a study is saying about the racism and sexism in the pigskin sport. .

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Obama Signs Pay-Discrimination Law

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What Is the Meaning of Three Kings Day?

Has the celebration of Three Kings Day changed? Read how Puerto Ricans in the United States have customized Three Kings Day by combining tradition and culture. .

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Subprime Lending Leads to Surge of Latino Foreclosures

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A Look at the Civil-Rights Movement: 1960-2008

Do you know your civil-rights history? Read recaps of important civil-rights events from the past 50 years--including some that may not be as memorable as others..

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First Black Head Football Coach at Yale

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Has the U.S. Advertising Industry Forgotten About Blacks?

Racial discrimination is 38 percent worse in the advertising market than in the overall U.S. labor market. Read about why. .

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9 Percent of Latinos Are Behind on Mortgages

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'Should Rick Warren Be Part of Obama's Inauguration?' Readers' Comments

DiversityInc readers had a lot to say about the article "Should Rick Warren Be Part of Obama's Inauguration?" Here are some of their unedited responses. .

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'Gay Bishop to Open Inaugural Events: Is It a Response to Warren Outrage?' Readers' Comments

DiversityInc readers had a lot to say about the article "Gay Bishop to Open Inaugural Events: Is It a Response to Warren Outrage?" Here are some of their unedited responses..

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Hate Crimes Against Latinos Investigated

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'Are Black Women the Most Affected by STDs?' Readers' Comments

DiversityInc readers had a lot to say about the article "Are Black Women the Most Affected by STDs?" Here are some of their unedited responses. .

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Video: King's 'I Have a Dream' Speech

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, DiversityInc brings you his "I Have a Dream" speech from 1963. .

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Obama's Car for Sale on eBay

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Live Blogging, Online Chat Part of DiversityInc's Inauguration Coverage

DiversityInc is covering the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama from start to finish. Find out what we've got in store for you today and tomorrow..

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Obama's Presidency: The Dream Is Alive

Yesterday was a great day in America's oft-maligned history. The Dream is real. It's tangible. It was one of the most overt signs of diversity in action. .

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Will Obama Inspire More Women to Become Scientists?

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Looking for a New Job? Pick Up Some New Skills.

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Auto Industry Crisis Disproportionately Affects Blacks

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5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Job

Is your company cutting back on expenses? Don't panic. There are ways to recession-proof your job. Stay focused and extend yourself to show why you are someone the company can't lose--even during a recession. .

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Women Mistreated at Immigration Detention Centers

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Remembering the Civil-Rights Era

A product of the civil-rights era, Weldon Latham watched on Election Night to see history. As a child of the '60s, he saw the trials and tribulations of many who paved the way for President Barack Obama. As the world embraces the new president, lessons from the civil-rights era echo in the distance. .

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Do You Want a Religious Employee-Resource Group?

An inclusive approach to religious ERGs can build bridges and provide a healthy environment for all. .

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Invests $22 Million in Research and Data Systems to Improve Student Achievement

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'Are White Men Entitled to Be Angry?' Readers' Comments

DiversityInc readers had a lot to say about the article "Are White Men Entitled to Be Angry?" Here are some of their unedited responses. .

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Foreign-Policy Workers Lobby for Same-Sex-Partner Benefits

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'Does Being Anti-Immigration Mean You're Anti-Latino?' Readers' Comments

DiversityInc readers had a lot to say about the article "Does Being Anti-Immigration Mean You're Anti-Latino?" Here are some of their unedited responses. .

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Why Corporate America Won't Promote Black Women

A mere 1 percent of U.S. corporate officers are Black women. So what is preventing Black women from breaking into the C-suite? DiversityInc takes a look at some of the reasons that may be causing this number to remain so low..

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'How Diverse Are Obama's Cabinet Choices?' Readers' Comments

DiversityInc readers had a lot to say about the article "How Diverse Are Obama's Cabinet Choices?" Here are some of their unedited responses. .

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Obama to Take the Oath on Lincoln's Bible

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Blind Computer Scientist Creates Innovative Technology

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CEO Commitment to Diversity Is Vital

CEO commitment to diversity is extremely important, says Weldon Latham of Davis Wright Tremaine. In this video, he explains just how important it is for corporate CEOs to "get" diversity..

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Arbitron Settles Suit, Agrees to Diversify Ratings Samples

Radio-ratings giant Arbitron has been ordered to pay nearly $500,000 to Black-owned radio stations and other diverse radio stations in a suit that claims they received unfair ratings. .

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Lessons Learned From the DiversityInc Top 50

Increasingly, strong, well-managed diversity programs are the difference between sustainability and failure. .

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5 Job Interview Do's and Don'ts

Job interviews are scary, especially if you aren't sure you'll fit in because you are from a traditionally underrepresented group. Here are five do's and don'ts from national experts that will make interviews easier--and more successful--for you..

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Obama Inauguration Will Feature LGBT Band, Many Celebs

For the first time in American history, a presidential inauguration will feature an LGBT band in the inaugural parade. Here's a look at this and other less-than-traditional aspects of Barack Obama's inauguration. .

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Obama′s Inauguration: Text & Video of His Address

President Barack Obama delivered an inaugural address that will be forever remembered by those who heard and saw it. A day after his historic inauguration as the 44th president of the United States, DiversityInc brings you video and the text of his inspiring inaugural address..

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Teacher Says Huck Finn Must Go

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What Is Transgender Day of Remembrance?

Each year, hundreds of transgender individuals are the victims of heinous violence and are assaulted simply because they look different. And each year, those who have died as a result of that violence are memorialized during the Transgender Day of Remembrance. .

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Dick Parsons Named Chairman of Citigroup

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Are White Men Entitled to Be Angry?.

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More Delays in Emergency Care for Women Heart Patients

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Your Community Bank's Doors Are Still Open

As many national banks shut their doors during this financial crisis, community banks remain solvent. .

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The Coca-Cola Company to Receive 2009 World Environment Center Gold Medal

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Money Sent Home by Mexican Immigrants Drops for First Time

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Oprah Donates $365,000 to Atlanta School

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SHRM Opposes Ledbetter, Paycheck Fairness Acts

The Society for Human Resource Management opposes Congress voting to approve the Ledbetter and Paycheck Fairness acts and is calling on its members to urge congress to vote against the measures. Find out more here..

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Carol Bartz Named New CEO of Yahoo!

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Blacks, Latinos Make Up 80 Percent of Those Stopped by NYPD

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Mexican Billionaire Bails Out The New York Times

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Cisneros to Help Integrate New Immigrants

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Civil Rights Month Facts and Figures

In honor of Civil Rights Month, DiversityInc takes a look at traditionally underrepresented groups and celebrates their achievements and fight to be recognized as an asset in the workplace..

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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

What About Religious Expression?.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Been Discriminated Against? President Obama and Dems to Make it Easier to File Suit.

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Thursday, January 8, 2009

Are HBCUs Still Relevant?.

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Friday, January 9, 2009

5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Job.

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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Are HBCUs Still Relevant?.

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Jacksonville Special Regional Report

Companies in Jacksonville, Fla., are in better shape than most others in the nation to ride out the economic crisis. This is because several of Jacksonville's corporations have joined forces to help build an economically inclusive community that recruits Blacks, Latinos, Asians and others from traditionally underrepresented groups..

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Should Rick Warren Be Part of Obama's Inauguration?

Pastor Rick Warren will deliver the invocation at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20. But there has been quite a bit of uproar over the selection--and the White Guy says the uproar is definitely warranted. .

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Gay Bishop to Open Inaugural Events: Is It a Response to Warren Outrage?

Bishop Eugene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the United States, is giving the first prayer at the first inaugural event on Sunday. But is Robinson being given this chance by President-elect Barack Obama just to appease those outraged by Obama's selection of the Rev. Rick Warren, who is giving the invocation at the actual inauguration? .

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