Diversity management is about democratizing the mentoring, cultivation, talent development and support that were once exclusively received by white, heterosexual, Christian men with no ADA-defined disabilities. If you’re not clear why diversity departments need a budget, here’s a brief primer on exactly what the best diversity departments do.

A DiversityInc reader believes whites are the ones being discriminated against now–and that the only way to move forward is to “get over the color.” The White Guy explains why these beliefs are proof of white privilege.

Question: See now, that’s the problem: I always tell people, ‘You’re not “White”! You’re: Irish, Italian, German, Polish, Scottish, Czech, Russian, etc., etc. — something! So, please don’t disrespect your ancestors and your heritage!’ So, Mr. Visconti, what are YOU? I’d love to hear wonderful and fascinating things about your heritage. Let’s all share!