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Emory President “Apologizes” for Praising 3/5 of Person Slavery Compromise

Emory President “Apologizes” for Praising 3/5 of Person Slavery Compromise

The Emory University President is under fire for citing the 3/5 of a person slavery compromise in the U.S. Constitution as “working toward the highest aspiration.” He followed this up with a “to those hurt by [this]” apology.

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‘I Have Black Friends’ Doesn’t Mean You Aren’t Racist

‘I Have Black Friends’ Doesn’t Mean You Aren’t Racist

Question: Why is it whenever white people defend their racism, the first thing they default to is “I’m not a bigot” and the second thing is “I have friends who are black”? I could scream.

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Why This Black Woman Executive Made Iowa Her Home

Why This Black Woman Executive Made Iowa Her Home

How does a company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recruit talented Blacks and Latinos? Here’s the success story of one family and how CEO commitment made all the difference.

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Black History Month Facts & Figures

Black History Month Facts & Figures

Black History Month is a time to commemorate achievement. DiversityInc provides a downloadable list of the important dates and relevant demographics you need to know.

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Racism? American Idol Lawsuit Offends Former Black Contestant

Racism? American Idol Lawsuit Offends Former Black Contestant

Don’t use me in your racism lawsuit! Jermaine Jones fires back at the Black American Idol contestants claiming discrimination.

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Video: Is the VW Super Bowl Ad ‘Blackface With Voices’?

Video: Is the VW Super Bowl Ad ‘Blackface With Voices’?

Nondiverse marketing and ad agency come up with an ad featuring an inanely happy white guy with a Jamaican accent. Is it offensive?

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Health News: Segregated Blacks More Likely to Die of Lung Cancer

Health News: Segregated Blacks More Likely to Die of Lung Cancer

Study finds Blacks living in segregated neighborhoods have higher lung-cancer mortality rate than those in diverse communities.

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Re-Centering the History in Black History: Rutgers University’s Dr. Clement Alexander Price

Re-Centering the History in Black History: Rutgers University’s Dr. Clement Alexander Price

Dr. Clement Price, founder of the Rutgers University Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience, has dedicated his life to civil rights. Read his remarkable story here.

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Dr. King & Civil Rights: How Walmart, AT&T & More Keep It Relevant

Dr. King & Civil Rights: How Walmart, AT&T & More Keep It Relevant

What best practices do companies use to commemorate MLK Day and align celebrations with diversity-management strategies? How important is it to make the day a holiday?

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Asians, Chop Those Vegetables! Women, Serve Those Men! The Baloney Meter Returns!

Asians, Chop Those Vegetables! Women, Serve Those Men! The Baloney Meter Returns!

American Airlines rebranding attempt is a throwback to 1960s era stereotypes. Remember the “Baloney Meter”? It’s back.

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Who Was Most Hurt By ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’? Black Women

Who Was Most Hurt By ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’? Black Women

Less than 1 percent of service women are Black, but 9 percent of all female Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell discharges were Black women.

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What Do White Men Think of Black Women?

What Do White Men Think of Black Women?

Question: Do all white men think all black women are hoochie mama, welfare,child bearing, uneducated b******?

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Obama’s Cabinet Diversity Record ‘Embarrassing as Hell’

Obama’s Cabinet Diversity Record ‘Embarrassing as Hell’

The President has surrounded himself with white male advisers. Aren’t there any women, Blacks, Latinos or Asians qualified to sit on his Cabinet

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Most Diverse Congress Sworn In

Most Diverse Congress Sworn In

The 113th Congress is the most diverse in history—and it’s not just about race and gender.

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N.Y. Republicans to Blacks, Latinos & Asians: Drop Dead

N.Y. Republicans to Blacks, Latinos & Asians: Drop Dead

Will a backroom GOP deal eliminate diversity in New York’s Senate and stonewall Black and Latino lawmakers?

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