Diversity Management, News and Updates
By Michael Nam Research shows most men and women see little difference in the leadership capabilities of women while acknowledging greater obstacles for women achieving those roles, but the number of women in CEO posts for top corporations remains woefully low. The Pew Research Center found that people saw little…
By Albert Lin A judge has withdrawn his name from consideration for a post on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court after admitting that he forwarded a racist email—but he claims the email had nothing to do with his decision. Centre County President Judge Thomas Kistler, who has worn a robe for…
By Albert Lin Vice President Joe Biden is at it again, this time raising eyebrows with his words and his hands. Here are some notable headlines on the VP’s latest missteps. The Washington Post: Joe Biden takes ‘being Biden’ to new heights (or depths) The Washington Times: Joe Biden sparks…
By Albert Lin An Atlantic City casino is under fire for serving a Martin Luther King Jr. Day meal that many perceive as racist. The fiasco began when professional poker player Shaun Deeb tweeted a photo of the menu with the hashtag #isitracist. The menu touted the casino’s Martin Luther…
By Darryl Hannah It wasn’t too long ago that Latino residents in Fort Collins, Colo., were deemed “illegal” and barred from certain restaurants that bore the signs “No Dogs and Mexicans.” That’s why many in the community are urging restaurateur Pete Turner to change the name of his restaurant chain…
By Albert Lin A New York City firefighter has made history by becoming the first woman to be featured in the Fire Department of New York’s annual Calendar of Heroes. Danae Mines, 36, an 11-year veteran of the FDNY, faced an uphill battle in becoming a firefighter, let alone Miss…
By Albert Lin Three California politicians of Asian descent are calling for the resignation of FOX News Channel host Bob Beckel after he used a racially offensive term on the air. U.S. Representative Judy Chu, chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus; U.S. Representative Mike Honda, who represents the…
By Jasmine Evans Photo by Shutterstock Starting at around 7 years of age, American children believe that Black kids feel less pain than their white counterparts, according to a recent study from the British Journal of Developmental Psychology. For the study, researchers asked 5-, 7- and 10-year-olds, who were mostly…
By Chris Hoenig The fashion industry’s ignorance of the fact that Blackface is offensive continues, with Vogue‘s Italian edition publishing a spread featuring a model in Blackface. The series of photos in Vogue Italia, titled “Abracadabra,” features model Saskia de Brauw in a variety of ethnic costumes and face-paint colors,…
By Albert Lin The pastor of a church in Harlem is spreading an anti-LGBT message to his community, warning both in a video and on a marquee outside his church of the “homosexual demons” being unleashed on the Black population. Dr. James David Manning put the following message on the…