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Ask the White Guy: Why Do ‘Differences’ Matter?

Ask the White Guy: Why Do ‘Differences’ Matter?

The White Guy tells how to create a truly inclusive company to attract an engaged, productive and innovative talent pool.

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Ask the White Guy: Is It OK to Alter Your Standards to Conform to Another Culture?

Ask the White Guy: Is It OK to Alter Your Standards to Conform to Another Culture?

The White Guy responds to a reader’s comment regarding the imminent repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” and what consequences could result when cultures conflict where our troops are stationed abroad.

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Ask the White Guy: ‘Illegal’ Is a Dehumanizing Term

Ask the White Guy: ‘Illegal’ Is a Dehumanizing Term

In response to a recent Politico article, “Dems’ Tough New Immigration Pitch,” DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti explains how dangerous it is to pander to haters and how a market downturn spurs social change.

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Ask the White Guy: Is the Term ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Offensive?

Ask the White Guy: Is the Term ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Offensive?

In response to our article “Arizona Gov. Signs Controversial Immigration Bill Into Law,” DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti explains why the term “illegal immigrant” should offend any loyal American and how allowing law enforcement to stop Latinos to verify their immigration status is racial profiling.

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Ask the White Guy: Recruiting Latinos, Part II

Ask the White Guy: Recruiting Latinos, Part II

In response to a comment on the article “Ask the White Guy: How Do We Recruit Latino College Grads?”, DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti shows how sincere commitment to the Latino community and a genuine understanding of culture can lead to rewarding networking experiences and successful business relationships.

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Ask the White Guy: How Do We Recruit Latino College Grads?

Ask the White Guy: How Do We Recruit Latino College Grads?

In this edition, DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti responds to one reader’s concerns about Latino employee recruitment. See how his reaction emphasizes the importance of analyzing the diversity values of colleges and universities.

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Ask the White Guy: Diversity Is Not in Your DNA

Ask the White Guy: Diversity Is Not in Your DNA

In this edition of “Ask the White Guy,” DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti addresses a reader’s inquiry about how to foster successful diversity management.

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White Guy’s Response to Proselytizing Religious Fundamentalist

White Guy’s Response to Proselytizing Religious Fundamentalist

In this Ask the White Guy, Luke Visconti responds to one reader’s fundamentally religious criticism of the recent presidential appointment of Amanda Simpson, who is transgender. See how his reaction emphasizes diversity and values.

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White Guy Responds to Transgender Appointment Hate Mail

White Guy Responds to Transgender Appointment Hate Mail

In this Ask the White Guy update, Luke Visconti responds to one reader’s comment on Obama’s recent appointment of an openly transgender political appointee. See why he says diversity training is a must for your business to succeed.

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Ask the White Guy on Bad PR Pitches: Stereotyping Black & Latino Shopping

Ask the White Guy on Bad PR Pitches: Stereotyping Black & Latino Shopping

In a holiday edition of Ask the White Guy, DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti chastises a PR firm for pitching an insensitive survey that focuses on Blacks and Latinos shopping for fashion and music and cites their Internet usage without comparing it to that of white people.

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Ask the White Guy: The Value of Healthcare Reform

Ask the White Guy: The Value of Healthcare Reform

What are the financial consequences of healthcare reform? DiversityInc’s CEO refutes a reader’s claims.

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Ask the White Guy: What to Do When Your Neighbor Displays Hate Symbols

Ask the White Guy: What to Do When Your Neighbor Displays Hate Symbols

In this edition of “Ask the White Guy,” DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti addresses a reader’s concerns about how to approach symbols historically rooted in hatred.

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Why the ‘B’ in ‘Black’ Is Capitalized at DiversityInc

Why the ‘B’ in ‘Black’ Is Capitalized at DiversityInc

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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Should Gays Be Allowed to Serve in the Military?

Should Gays Be Allowed to Serve in the Military?

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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Affirmative Action: Why Is Ward Connerly Wrong?

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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