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DiversityInc's 25 Noteworthy Companies

What's a DiversityInc Noteworthy company and how does that differ from a DiversityInc Top 50 company?.

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Is Sotomayor the First Latino Supreme Court Justice Nominee?

Who may have preceded her? Find out what Latino and Latino-serving media outlets are saying about Sotomayor..

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Lead Global Launches in South Africa

Participants Include Students from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls and the African Leadership Academy.

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Internship Do's & Don'ts

From finding a mentor to understanding the workplace culture, interns who are Black, Latino or from other traditionally underrepresented groups can turn summer jobs into full-time careers. How? Read our story..

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Things 'to' Say to LGBT Coworkers

How can you welcome colleagues who've recently come out of the closet? How can you encourage lesbian and gay employees to bring their whole selves to the office? Get the answers here..

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Things NEVER to Say to a Foreign-Born Colleague

From "You speak English so well!" to "You must have a sad story to tell," blurting out phrases such as these to an immigrant coworker can be highly offensive. What other blunder might you unintentionally make?.

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The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity ® By State

Want to know the location of the nation's most progressive companies? Here's a state-by-state interactive map..

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Hispanic Workers Ages 50+ May Help Employers Solve Potential Future Labor Shortages

Older Hispanic workers can play a dynamic role in helping solve long-term challenges for many employers, as the traditional labor pool of workers ages 25-54 stagnates, according to a new AARP report, being released today at AARP's Diversity and Aging conference in Chicago..

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600K Summer Jobs: Obama and Biden Announce Roadmap to Recovery

Vice President Joe Biden will present to President Barack Obama the Roadmap to Recovery, an Administration-wide effort to accelerate implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in its second 100 days..

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Monday, June 8, 2009

The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®: Where Are They Headquartered?.

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How Do You Make the Most of an Informational Interview?

How can you find out about the ins and outs of a company or industry? An informational interview will put you ahead of the game. Here's how to land one. .

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Reps. Velazquez, Israel & Serrano Introduce National Hate Crimes Hotline Legislation

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Job Hunting? Ways to Leverage Diversity

What types of professional organizations will most benefit your career? Does social networking help older workers? Get the answers here..

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Can Racism Lead to Weight Gain?

New research has found that racism may increase stress levels and body fat of Black women. Read more about this study here..

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'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal: Is It Gaining Steam?

A new Gallup poll shows surprising results. Will President Barack Obama soon be able to end the ban on openly gay service members? Find out here..

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Who's Helping Wounded Veterans?

What can you do this Memorial Day for those who risked their lives for our freedom? Find out what Wounded Warrior Project is doing to honor service members in need..

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Chaz Bono's Transition: Be an Ally to Transgender People

Chaz Bono, the child of legendary entertainers Sonny and Cher, is in the early stages of changing his gender--transitioning from female to male. But Bono is not alone. Many others have reached a similar courageous decision. Here's one story..

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Housing Discrimination Complaints Are Up, Says HUD

Despite the mortgage crisis, new data shows that people continue to be denied fair housing. Which underrepresented group filed the highest number of complaints?.

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7 Things NEVER to Say to People With Disabilities

Chances are you work with someone who has a disability. Think you'd never say something offensive to them? Check this list to find out what people with disabilities don't want to hear..

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Who Called Michelle a Gorilla?

GOP staffers' racist remarks about the first couple are circulating via e-mail. How are government officials responding? Find out more..

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Readers Outraged Over Michelle Gorilla 'Joke'

DiversityInc readers were furious over racist remarks aimed at the first couple. Why did this touch such a nerve? What did they say? Read more here..

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Congress Apologizes for Slavery

Nearly 145 years after slavery was abolished, Congress acknowledges the mistreatment of Blacks in America..

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Affirmative Action: Why Is Ward Connerly Wrong?

DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti explains why Connerly, who argues against a California program that balances admissions to demographics, fails to serve people equally. How can public schools overcome bias?.

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DiversityInc.com Exclusive: The Malveaux Minute (VIDEO)

Dr. Julianne Malveaux, president of Bennett College for Women, reports on small-business growth. Which ethnic group and gender are making the great strides?.

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How Is the U.S. Tennis Association Investing in Inner Cities? (VIDEO)

Watch our exclusive video interview with USTA's Chief Diversity Officer Kevin Clayton to find out..

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McDonald's Custer Toy Angers American Indians

Why are some American Indians outraged? How has McDonald's responded?.

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McDonald′s Custer Toy: Readers Furious Over Insensitivity

DiversityInc's article 'McDonald's Custer Toy Angers American Indians' caused outrage and insult. .

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9 Things NEVER to Say to White Colleagues

We keep hearing what straight, able-bodied white people shouldn't say to others, but what shouldn't you say to them? What are the best ways to work with white allies?.

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Do Gold-Toothed Transformers Epitomize Black Stereotypes?

From jive-talking bots to break-dancing illiterates, do the Transformers perpetuate the Black ghetto myth in this box-office hit?.

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Wal-Mart Teams with the NALEO Educational Fund to Help Build Healthier America

Tease.

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Rutgers Helps LGBT Students (VIDEO)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, launched a new scholarship program for out and allied students. What's the funding goal? Find out more here..

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Obama: I'll Work to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' for Military Members

In a White House ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, President Obama pledges to fulfill his LGBT campaign promises. Find out more here..

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Is Sotomayor a 'Reverse Racist'?

Is Rush Limbaugh right? Find out what Obama's U.S. Supreme Court nominee said that may have caused conservatives to lash out against her..

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Why Should Companies Offer LGBT Benefits?

Same-sex domestic-partner benefits, gender correction and other healthcare perks are key to recruiting and retaining talent--both LGBT people and their allies. Here's how..

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ING Reinforces Strategic Alliance with Asian American Insurance and Financial Professional Association

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Kudos, Nevada: It's Not Same-Sex Marriage ... But It's Close

Thanks to Nevada state legislators, domestic-partner benefits will be available in October in the state. How did this equality law pass without the governor's approval?.

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What Should Justices Bring to the Highest Court?

Do experience and identity trump objective principles of law? Can't we have both? And how can competing values--or polarities--actually achieve greater purpose?.

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Family & Medical Leave Act: How Are the Courts Ruling?

Here's a roundup of the latest FMLA legal issues from Bob Gregg, partner in Boardman Law Firm..

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Is a White Immigrant From Africa Really an African American?

DiversityInc's White Guy responds to a reader who inquires about the racial identity of a white immigrant from Mozambique. What's in a name?.

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The High-School-Dropout Crisis: What Are the Solutions?

Read the findings of surprising new research commissioned by AT&T (No. 2 on The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list). What do educators and parents need to know?.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha: From Sorority Sisters to Career Coaches

One financial-services executive shares her personal story of how AKA has been her greatest professional ally..

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When Same-Sex Partners Meet Immigration Law

Lesbian and gay partners of U.S. citizens are denied the same immigration rights as married heterosexual couples. But new legislation is addressing this inequality. Find out more..

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E-Mail of the Day: Is Same-Sex Marriage Really About Religion?

DiversityInc's article "Same-Sex Marriage: It's Not About Religion, It's About the Law" generated a variety of opinions. Here, one heterosexual Christian woman offers her views..

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Looking for Information on LGBT Rights?

Want to know about discrimination legislation and other protections for the New England states? .

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Procter & Gamble and World Vision Team-Up To Respond To Pakistan Humanitarian Crisis With Clean Drinking Water

Procter & Gamble and World Vision Team-Up To Respond To Pakistan Humanitarian Crisis With Clean Drinking Water.

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How Can Volunteering Help Your Career?

Beyond enhancing your résumé, dedicating time to nonprofits will hone your mentoring skills, help you to work with diverse teams, and more. Which groups need your help?.

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How Is the LGBT Community Mounting Pressure on President Obama?

The new administration recently granted some benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees. Is it enough? Can the administration do more? Find out what LGBT advocates are saying..

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Only a 6-Month Sentence for a Hate-Crime Murder?

Civil-rights groups are outraged over the sentencing in Pennsylvania for the fatal beating of a 25-year-old Mexican immigrant. What can you do to help bring justice?.

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The Healthcare Crisis: Whats the Solution?

How can we have quality, affordable care for all? Find out in this exclusive interview with Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO George Halvorson..

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Clarence Thomas: Blacks Don't Need Voting Protections

Does the election of President Obama and the appointment of AG Holder mean there's no longer a need for the Voting Rights Act?.

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To Come Out (or Not to Come Out) at Work?

6 ways to gauge if your company and colleagues will welcome your sexual orientation and gender identity..

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Who's Helping to Build a Pipeline of Talent?

Rutgers Future Scholars Program gives promising students from low-income, urban communities educational opportunities--and the university plans to take this initiative nationwide..

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Pop Icon Michael Jackson Dies (1958-2009)

How has the media covered his death? What are industry insiders saying?.

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Is the Generation Attitude Gap Widening?

How do baby boomers stack up on social and moral issues versus Generation X? Find out the surprising results of a new poll by the Pew Research Center..

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Are White Men Racist When They Ignore Ethnicity?

There's no business case for diversity unless you make it, says DiversityInc's CEO Luke Visconti. How can a company manage diversity to produce positive results?.

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Which Companies & States Protect LGBT Employees?

How many Fortune 500 businesses offer gender-identity protections? Which states prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation? Go to DiversityIncBestPractices.com to find out..

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Has Woman-Bashing Become an American Pastime?

Why are women with power constantly under attack? Whatever happened to the feminist movement? To sisterhood?.

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Coming Out ... Again

One Latino man bravely shares how he came out twice to family, friends and coworkers--the first time as gay and the second time as HIV-positive..

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What Is ASCENT? (VIDEO)

And how is this organization preparing women for executive management? DiversityInc's Vice President of Business Development Carolynn Johnson explains..

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Same-Sex Marriage: It′s Not About Religion, It′s About the Law

Read this article to find out what's really behind the anti-same-sex-marriage argument. .

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Coming Out ... HIV-Positive (Part II)

In this final installment of a two-part series, one courageous Latino man shares how he came out as HIV positive. What lessons did he learn?.

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DiversityInc.com Exclusive: The Malveaux Minute (VIDEO)

Dr. Julianne Malveaux, president of Bennett College for Women, reports on new legislation to protect consumers from credit-card abuse. Find out more here..

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DiversityInc.com Exclusive: Coach Lynn Johnson (VIDEO)

Motivational and executive-leadership coach Lynn Johnson tells how you can inspire your team during a downturn. What other workplace advice does she share?.

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How to Assist a Person With a Disability?

One woman who recently acquired a spinal-cord injury shares her personal story of dealing with the physical and emotional challenges, including asking strangers for assistance..

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White House Memo: Benefits for Same-Sex Federal Employees

Here's President Obama's official statement. What did he include--and what key provisions did he leave out?.

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Does Gay Marriage Violate Your Religious Values?

We're reaching a crossroads in the way our country treats its LGBT citizens. The dominos are starting to fall..

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Who′s Making Schools Safe for Everyone?

Read our profile of Dr. Eliza Byard, executive director of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Educational Network), and why schools must create more inclusive environments..

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Is Congress' Apology for Slavery Enough?

DiversityInc's article Congress Apologizes for Slavery struck a chord with readers. What are they saying?.

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White House Fellows Program: A Career Catalyst for Talent

Blacks and Latinos were often excluded from high-profile jobs in Washington, D.C.--until the White House Fellows program launched. Here's how several broke barriers..

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Pride in a Progressive Firm: KPMG

How did John Tantillo, a partner in the advisory practice at KPMG (No. 21 on The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list), become a tireless champion of LGBT rights?.

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Despite Riots, We′re Still Fighting for Our Rights

Forty years after the event that sparked the LGBT movement, inequality remains. How much of a victory was Stonewall? Gay advocates weigh in..

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What's the Key to Coming Out at Work?

For one insurance-company employee, it's all about choosing an inclusive workplace. Read his personal account of coming out at work--and learn..

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Who's Taking KPMG to the Next Level? (VIDEO)

Watch this exclusive video interview with Angela Avant, partner in charge of diversity at KPMG. What are her plans for the Big Four accounting firm?.

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LGBT Pride Month: Get the Facts

When did the Stonewall riots occur? When was the "don't ask, don't tell" policy introduced in the military? Learn valuable LGBT history here..

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Now There Are 6: N.H. Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Will Rhode Island, the only New England state remaining that doesn't recognize lesbian and gay marriage, be next? .

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What's a Brillo-Pad Mentor? (VIDEO)

How can they challenge you? Take you to the next level? Watch this video interview with Connia Nelson, senior vice president of HR at Verizon Telecom..

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How Can Women Get Ahead? (VIDEO)

Radio personality and motivational coach Lynn Johnson explains how women can manage their careers. Watch this exclusive video interview to learn more..

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DiversityInc Hall of Shame Inducts Government Leader Who Called Michelle a Gorilla (VIDEO)

Find out why the remark that Michelle Obama is a gorilla has former South Carolina Election Commission Chairman Rusty DePass inducted into DiversityInc's Hall of Shame..

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Want a Career in Law Enforcement? (VIDEO)

How are suspects identified? Watch our exclusive interview with a New Jersey State Police detective to find out..

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Its National HIV Testing Day (VIDEO)

Get tested. Watch DiversityInc.com's video to find out why--and where to go..

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Supreme Court Rules for White Firefighters in Reverse-Discrimination Case

Is using race to determine promotions wrong? In a split vote, the Supreme Court rules in favor of white firefighters. .

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Obama Calls for a New Beginning With Muslims (VIDEO)

"There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other, to learn from each other, to respect one another," says the president. What are his plans to ease tensions with the Muslim world?.

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Readers Sound Off: Do Gold-Toothed Transformers Epitomize Black Stereotypes?

How can fictional characters impact the workplace? Readers weighed in on our recent article "Do Gold-Toothed 'Transformers' Epitomize Black Stereotypes?".

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Developing Talent: Finding IT Jobs in Nonprofits (VIDEO)

Philanthropy can build a company's reputation as well as develop a future work force. Accenture, No. 23 in The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for DiversityÂ®, is a major supporter of a remarkable program to help inner-city youth develop IT skills and find jobs helping nonprofits. Find out more here..

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Monday, June 01, 2009

DiversityInc's 25 Noteworthy Companies.

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Friday, June 05, 2009

Things 'to' Say to LGBT Coworkers.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Job Hunting? Ways to Leverage Diversity.

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What′s Your Diversity Stage?

DiversityInc realized there are stages of diversity development, and a company's needs change dramatically as it moves from one stage to another. That's why our benchmarking product evolves along with the company. .

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LaMae deJongh: Individuals, Clients and Community

LaMae deJongh wasn't sure if she should attend law school or medical school when she graduated from Princeton with a degree in economics. So she deferred the decision by going to work for the consultancy giant Accenture..

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Derrick W. Smith: Always Finding Opportunities

Derrick W. Smith has made a career out of seeing potential where others don't. Today, Smith is vice president of emerging markets for CSX Transportation, a subsidiary of CSX Corp., where his job involves growing business for the railroad by finding new customer bases..

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People & Places: Charlyn Jarrells Porter

After more than 16 years with Wal-Mart Stores, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Charlyn Jarrells Porter retired with a message to her team: "Don't rest on the successful diversity programs that we currently have at Wal-Mart; continue to come up with new programs that show the value that a diverse work force brings.".

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People & Places: Kerrie Peraino

If there's anyone who "gets" the need to develop key talent through inclusive workplace practices, it's Kerrie Peraino. American Express' chief diversity officer is the best advertisement for her own company's policies. She took on her new role in September, just two months after the birth of her third child..

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