The attacks in Paris were not “‘diversity’ in action,” as Thomas Sowell positions it, because he has the concepts of diversity management completely wrong. In my opinion, the attacks were the result of extremists exploiting a failure of the French government to live up to its principles of liberty, equality…
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Abercrombie Cans Discriminatory CEO
By Chris Hoenig In the end, Mike Jeffries’ discriminating tastes cost him his job. Jeffries is stepping down as the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch effective immediately. His ouster comes as the once desirable clothing line has faded behind lower-priced competitors, its popularity dropping like a rock. “I believe now…
No 'Freaks, F*ggots or People on Welfare': Okla. Restaurant Owner Fine With Discrimination
By Chris Hoenig When a disabled veteran posted on social media his experience of being kicked out of an Enid, Okla., restaurant, he couldn’t have known what was to follow. Matt Gard, who uses a wheelchair, was a regular customer at Gary’s Chicaros until owner Gary James began denying him…
Tackling Anti-Muslim Bias After Boston Marathon Bombing
By Dara Sharif The benefits of diversity and all-American principles of fair and equal treatment for everyone can be all good—until they actually have to be put into practice. One example: Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla., says he would consider denying student visas to international Muslims in a bid to stop…
Readers Respond: Is Juan Williams a Bigot
Luke Visconti’s Ask the White Guy column is a top draw on DiversityInc.com. Visconti, the founder and CEO of DiversityInc, is a nationally recognized leader in diversity management. In his popular column, readers who ask Visconti tough questions about race/culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age can expect smart,…
ATWG Answers: Is Juan Williams a Bigot
Luke Visconti’s Ask the White Guy column is a top draw on DiversityInc.com. Visconti, the founder and CEO of DiversityInc, is a nationally recognized leader in diversity management. In his popular column, readers who ask Visconti tough questions about race/culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age can expect smart,…