If you have a friend, relative or coworker with an illness or disability that isn’t obvious, you may think you’re doing the right thing by saying he or she “looks so good.” You can’t even tell the person has a disability, and that’s a good thing, right? Wrong.
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Despite an impressive list of prestigious awards and national accomplishments, Rutgers University’s Dr. Clement Alexander Price is a remarkably down-to-earth person. A Black historian and community activist, Price is the Rutgers Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor of History at the Newark, N.J., campus. Price is most known for founding [...]
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“I didn’t know you were Arab.” Find out what other culturally insensitive comments people make to colleagues of the Islamic faith.
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“Have you ever killed anyone?” Find out the most inappropriate questions to ask former military service members in your workplace.
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Our article”5 Things NEVER to Say to Muslim Coworkers” has readers talking–about religion in the workplace, customs, attitudes and accommodations. Read a sample of these comments here.
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The White Guy responds to a DiversityInc reader who asks why in other publications the “b” in “blacks” is not capitalized.
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Just introduced to an American Indian colleague? Take a look at the things you should avoid saying if you don’t want to offend your coworker.
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President Barack Obama is on the verge of repealing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. What will that mean for straight servicemen and women? The White Guy addresses one reader’s concern over sleeping and showering with LGBT soldiers.
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Looking to make small talk in the office? Tread carefully. Here are 10 things you should never say to a Black coworker.
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Readers can’t stop e-mailing us about “10 Things NEVER to say to a Black Coworker.” What’s getting them so riled up? Here’s what one reader has to tell you.
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From inquiring about age to asking if someone has had cosmetic surgery, there are some things you shouldn’t say to older colleagues. Here’s how to avoid putting your foot in your mouth.
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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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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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We’re reaching a crossroads in the way our country treats its LGBT citizens. The dominos are starting to fall.
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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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