Ask the White Guy: Why Is Trayvon a White-on-Black Crime?

Ask the White Guy: Why Is Trayvon a White-on-Black Crime?

A reader asks why this tragedy is considered racial injustice. DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti responds.

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#Trayvon

#Trayvon

What does the story of Trayvon Martin tell our society—and business?

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Ask the White Guy: Why Are Disparities in Income Distribution Increasing?

Ask the White Guy: Why Are Disparities in Income Distribution Increasing?

Does diversity and inclusion have anything to do with this?

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Ask the White Guy: Black Troublemaker or Honest Broker?

Ask the White Guy: Black Troublemaker or Honest Broker?

A reader asks: “Does it make me a troublemaker if I point out that promotions are going to lesser-qualified white people?”

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Did the Fed’s Stunning Lack of Diversity Cause the Housing Crisis?

Did the Fed’s Stunning Lack of Diversity Cause the Housing Crisis?

Without a diversity-management structure, there are no checks and balances in place.

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Yeah, But Is Your Heart in Your Diversity Work?

Yeah, But Is Your Heart in Your Diversity Work?

In a follow-up to my column “Can a White Man Speak With Authority on Diversity?”, a reader asks a critical question.

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Will Occupy Wall Street Occupy Your Front Entrance?

Will Occupy Wall Street Occupy Your Front Entrance?

They’re angry and growing in numbers. What does your organization have to do to not be a target?

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Why Multiculturalism Fails and What It Means to Corporate America

Why Multiculturalism Fails and What It Means to Corporate America

Do people have a right to their own values when working for a company—or immigrating to a country?

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Observations on the End of DADT

Observations on the End of DADT

The latest civil-rights victory—the end of DADT—and the impact of loyal, trustworthy leadership.

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The Danger of the Walmart Class-Action Decision

Ask the White Guy: DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti's column

DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti’s column on the Walmart decision.

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Is DiversityInc a ‘Slick Money-Making Machine’?

Is DiversityInc a ‘Slick Money-Making Machine’?

Terry Howard from Texas Instruments makes an accusation — here’s my response.

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Why White Men Must Attend Diversity Training

Why White Men Must Attend Diversity Training

Diversity training’s purpose is to help people develop relationships to people who are not like them. So why should chief executives demand support for diversity training especially from those who may think it doesn’t apply to them? The White Guy explains.

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Ask the White Guy: What Changed Obama’s Mind About Gay Rights?

Ask the White Guy: What Changed Obama’s Mind About Gay Rights?

The White Guy says that President Obama’s recent efforts to promote the civil rights of the LGBT community may have been influenced by the clear and passionate testimonies of Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about gay and lesbian service members.

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By What Measurement Can We Abolish the Diversity Department?

By What Measurement Can We Abolish the Diversity Department?

The White Guy explains that corporations will always need diversity departments. Why? To continually encourage innovation and growth.

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ATWG: Why Do Diversity-Management Departments Need Budget?

ATWG: Why Do Diversity-Management Departments Need Budget?

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.

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