Former NBA star John Amaechi says the antidote to stereotypes and slurs rests in mindfully chosen words.

Tucson’s school board has cancelled the district’s high-school Mexican American Studies program and forcibly banned a series of books dealing with race. This letter details how you can help.

Watch the full-length video of NBA player John Amaechi’s presentation at the DiversityInc 2011 Special Awards.

The White Guy says that while some white people dislike the concept of white privilege, it is possible to use white privilege to open doors for others for the greater good.

The White Guy’s response to a question about whether Kanye West was racist when he said former President George W. Bush “doesn’t care about Black people” triggered some confused e-mails. Here, Luke Visconti explains the difference between a racist and a bigot, and why Black people can’t be racist toward white people.

Find out how the EEOC settled this race, national-origin and religious-discrimination case, and read how the courts ruled in other workplace-related lawsuits.

Is “colorblindness” an effective strategy for diversity management? How do the social identities of traditionally underrepresented groups affect the way they approach employment? Acclaimed social psychologist Claude Steele shares insightful research on stereotypes in his latest book, “WHISTLING VIVALDI: And Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us.”

Dr. Claude Steele, Stanford University School of Education dean, former provost of Columbia University and recognized leader in the field of social psychology, tells an audience at DiversityInc’s March event how negative stereotypes hinder workplace diversity, perpetuate the achievement gap between Blacks/whites and limit talent potential. View excerpts of his talk here.

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?

A white diversity and EEO professional at a U.S. hospital takes exception to being “racist,” as the hospital has 89 percent employees of color and women employees. Is this enough to say all the employees are equal? The White Guy says no, and here’s why.

Question: I’ve always been taught that racism does not have anything to do with just mere dominance. It has to do with the “willful” and “hateful” act of purposely denying another race(s) of the same rights to earn a living, obtain housing on an equal level, get gainful employment with the same equal pay for equal effort. It is not based on the fact that white people outnumber a particular race. It is based on using the power structure against another race or races so that they never lose their dominance in every pursuit of legal and fair rights to the pursuit of happiness via employment, free worship, voting rights, etc.

Question: So in order for someone to be racist, they must be a minority in the entire country? What about places where blacks predominate like Detroit and D.C. where they hold the political power?

Question: Wouldn’t you say that those who “play the race card” are showing themselves to be racist?

Question: It appears that you are familiar with the ways that racism, white privilege and institutionalized oppression play out in the wide world. Do you think that if you were a person of color you would be getting the type of airspace, publicity that you are getting now? How will you utilize your power and position for good, to eliminate bias and allow the voices of the oppressed and people of color be validated and heard by the larger white masses?