A reader wonders why African Americans are in disbelief over white people not wanting to pay reparations to descendents of slaves. Read the White Guy’s answer that explains why the ramifications of slavery are very much still with us and how everyone benefits by leveling the playing field.
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Why aren’t there any oil companies in The 2007 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity? And why do they think having white women means they are diversity champions? The White Guy knows the answers.
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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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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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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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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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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 should diversity be particularly important to utility companies? The White Guy has the answer.
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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 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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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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A reader argues that there’s a double standard for using racial slurs. The White Guy disagrees.
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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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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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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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