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Why Whites Don’t Understand the ‘Struggle’

Why Whites Don’t Understand the ‘Struggle’

Why don’t most white people in corporate America understand the particular challenges facing blacks? Read what the White Guy has to say.

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Diversity or Inclusion? Does It Matter What You Call It?

Diversity or Inclusion? Does It Matter What You Call It?

Should we use the word “diversity” or “inclusion” or neither? What is the best word? Does the White Guy think the name even matters?

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Should I Quit? My Boss Wants to Exclude Blacks From Ads

Should I Quit? My Boss Wants to Exclude Blacks From Ads

If the president of your company told you not to include African Americans in advertising, would you quit? Here’s what the White Guy advises.

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Ask the White Guy: Work for Companies That Get It

Ask the White Guy: Work for Companies That Get It

Is it better to accept a job with a company that has a record as a diversity leader or be a pioneer at a company that hasn’t embraced the business benefits of diversity? The White Guy gives you his informed opinion.

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What Would Make White People Support a Black Business?

What Would Make White People Support a Black Business?

Why would white people choose to do business with a black company over a white one? The White Guy has the answer.

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Why Utilities Need Mandatory Diversity Offices

Why Utilities Need Mandatory Diversity Offices

Why should diversity be particularly important to utility companies? The White Guy has the answer.

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Is ‘People of Color’ Offensive?

Is ‘People of Color’ Offensive?

A reader asks if “people of color” is the appropriate terminology to define a diverse population. What does the White Guy think?

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The WSJ Gets It Wrong: White Men Don’t Legitimize Diversity

The WSJ Gets It Wrong: White Men Don’t Legitimize Diversity

The Wall Street Journal wrote that “having a white male in charge of diversity efforts lends legitimacy to the effort and brings other white males on board.” One reader asks the White Guy if he agrees. Read his answer here.

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Is There a Double Standard?

Is There a Double Standard?

The Double Standard: Do black-oriented shows face the same scrutiny for racist content as white radio hosts Don Imus and Rush Limbaugh? What did the White Guy say?

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‘Uninformed and Inarticulate’

‘Uninformed and Inarticulate’

A reader argues that there’s a double standard for using racial slurs. The White Guy disagrees.

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All About Don Imus

All About Don Imus

The news about MSNBC dropping Don Imus’ simulcast is not surprising. From a purely business standpoint, Imus is no longer worth retaining. Regardless of what audience he may command in the future, sponsors have backed off and a radio/television program without advertising is an expense, not a business proposition.

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A Right to His Own Opinion

A Right to His Own Opinion

A former Navy helicopter pilot and DiversityInc CEO, Luke Visconti offers his view on Gen. Pace … and it’s one you might not expect.

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Why White People Talk to Black People in Slang

Why White People Talk to Black People in Slang

One reader questions why some white people speak to her (a black woman) in slang. Read this article to see the White Guy’s answer.

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Can a White Person Be a Diversity Leader?

Can a White Person Be a Diversity Leader?

One reader is at a loss for how to handle doubt that she, a white person, is sincere about being a diversity leader. Read this story for the White Guy’s advice.

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Ann Coulter Can Say What She Wants

Ann Coulter Can Say What She Wants

Does Ann Coulter have the right to spout hate speech, and do people have a right to criticize her for it? One reader wonders why the American public can’t just “lighten up” about it. See what the White Guy has to say.

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