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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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What About Religious Expression?

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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Is Black Culture the Problem With Education?

Is Black Culture the Problem With Education?

A reader says the burden on fixing disparities in education falls on the Black community because of cultural reasons. But the White Guy says it’s not the fault of the Black community–and it will take an effort from ALL Americans to fix education.

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Ask the White Guy: How Do You Respond to Offensive Language at the Office?

Ask the White Guy: How Do You Respond to Offensive Language at the Office?

While at work, you may hear completely offensive language. But the White Guy says you don’t have to tolerate it.

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Ask the White Guy: Your Orientation Is Fundamental to Who You Are

Ask the White Guy: Your Orientation Is Fundamental to Who You Are

The White Guy responds to a reader e-mail with a resounding answer that a person’s orientation is fundamental to his or her whole being–and he says being able to be one’s whole self at work is absolutely critical for true diversity.

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Ask the White Guy: LGBT Rights vs. Religious Expression

Ask the White Guy: LGBT Rights vs. Religious Expression

Where do you draw the line between respecting religious beliefs and standing up for corporate values that demand equal treatment and respect of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people? The White Guy says there’s no line to be drawn.

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Asking the White Guys: Don’t Try This at Home

Asking the White Guys: Don’t Try This at Home

A DiversityInc reader asks advice about his plan to hold a diversity summit that includes a panel called “Ask the White Guys.” Don’t do it, advises the White Guy; you may end up doing more harm than good.

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Are Blacks ‘Stuck’ Because They Blame Others?

Are Blacks ‘Stuck’ Because They Blame Others?

A reader asks if Blacks are stuck in the past because they can’t “get over” color. No, says the White Guy, as well as another reader — ignoring the past’s impact on today is by far the bigger danger.

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How Race Has Benefited Barack Obama

How Race Has Benefited Barack Obama

The White Guy responds to a reader’s question of whether Sen. Barack Obama is facing opposition simply because he is a Black man.

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Ask the White Guy: Homophobes Shouldn’t Hide Behind Religion

Ask the White Guy: Homophobes Shouldn’t Hide Behind Religion

The White Guy responds to a reader’s comment and clarifies some points made in his previous post, “Are Traditional Christian Values Part of Diversity?”

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Are Traditional Christian Values Part of Diversity?

Are Traditional Christian Values Part of Diversity?

The White Guy responds to a reader’s comment that DiversityInc has ignored traditional Christian views.

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LPGA Is Wrong in Its English-Only Stance

LPGA Is Wrong in Its English-Only Stance

The White Guy responds to a reader’s question about the LPGA’s recent requirement that all players must speak English in order to participate in tournaments.

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NPR’s ‘Tell Me More’ Features DiversityInc’s ‘Things NEVER to Say’ Series

NPR’s ‘Tell Me More’ Features DiversityInc’s ‘Things NEVER to Say’ Series

DiversityInc’s Luke Visconti discusses the popular “Things NEVER to Say” series on NPR with “Tell Me More” host Michel Martin.

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Lose the Locks for a Promotion?

Lose the Locks for a Promotion?

Find out what the White Guy says to a reader who wonders if he has to lose the locks to interview for a senior-executive position.

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Things ‘to’ Say to People With Disabilities

Things ‘to’ Say to People With Disabilities

You may know that it’s inappropriate to ask your colleague with a disability “How did you get that way?” But how do you communicate with someone who has a disability without causing offense? Here are a few suggestions.

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