Welcome to Diversity Briefings: 11/05/2010
Volume 1, Issue 12
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
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Today’s New Diversity Topics: Shariah Referendum in Oklahoma leaves questions, Best "disability" vocabulary, Iowa and same-sex marriage, Bully Schools Warned by U.S. Dept. of Education, Brief History of LGBT in U.S., From Civil War to Civil Rights, Micky's D's Responsible For Fat Overwight Worker in Brazil, Work uniform provider honored for diversity, Asking People Why They Do What They Do Can Be a Positive Step When Managing Diversity
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Okla. Muslims Unsure of Status after Tuesday's Shariah Referendum
Omar Sacirbey, writing for BeliefNet, comments on Tuesday's elections results from Oklahoma: "Born and raised in Oklahoma, Sarah Albahadily will wear her headscarf to a Brad Paisley concert and her cowboy boots to mosque.There are two things she says she never misses: Friday prayers or a University of Oklahoma football games.But after seven in 10 Oklahoma voters on Tuesday (Nov. 2) approved State Question 755, a constitutional amendment that prohibits courts from using Islamic law, known as Shariah, Albahadily suddenly feels a little less at home in the Sooner State." His story continues --
http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2010/11/okla-muslims-unsure-of-status.php#ixzz14RIZ6DFv
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What Are the Best Words for Disabilities?
From DiversityInc: Maybe it seems obvious that you shouldn't use the word "retarded," but what about other terms like "handicapped" or "special"? What language should you choose when speaking about or communicating with people with disabilities? DiversityInc asked experts to provide guidance on choosing the right words. Continued --
http://www.diversityinc.com/article/6309/What-Are-the-Best-Words-for-Disabilities/
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Same sex marriage Not unreasonable, Says Iowan
Writes Victor Hugg of Iowa, the fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality is unquestionably the imperative civil rights movement of our time. "There are several important ongoing court cases to be familiar with: The infamous "don't ask, don't tell policy" is being challenged in a federal lawsuit, Log Cabin Republicans v. United States; with the majority of public opinion on the side of eliminating DADT, the discriminatory policy will hopefully go down in flames." Hugg continues, looking at various related cases. Here is more --
http://iowastatedaily.com/opinion/article_d4ca4938-e851-11df-834c-001cc4c03286.html
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U.S. Dept. of Education Warns Schools Over Bullying; Protects Gay Students For 1st Time
The US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Russlyn Ali, in a new advisory released Oct. 26, warns that schools can lose federal dollars if they do not comply with the civil rights laws to protect gay students. It has been a traditional Office of Civil Rights policy to protect US students against discrimination based on race, gender, religion, national origin and disability, however this is the first time a government advisory mentions LGBT discrimination. Here is more --
http://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/entries/11_04_10_end_anti-gay_bullying_in_schools/
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Brief history of the LGBT Movement in the US
Wayne Dynes of New York (Homolexus Blog) writes: Historically, the roots of the worldwide movement for gay and lesbian civil rights lie in Central Europe. Following important scholarly contributions by Heinrich Hoessli and K.H. Ulrichs, the world's first homosexual organization came into being: the Wissenschaftlich-humanitäre Komitee (Scientific-Humanitarian Committee), founded in Berlin on May 14, 1897 under the leadership of Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935), a physician who became the world's leading, if controversial, authority on homosexuality in the years that followed. His article continues --
http://homolexis.blogspot.com/2010/11/brief-history-of-glbt-movement-in-us.html
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DC Launches ‘Civil War to Civil Rights’ Promotion to Mark 150th Commemoration of the Civil War & City’s Role in Civil Rights Movement
From The Dryerbuz.com news blog: From Abraham Lincoln‘s tide-turning elections and inaugurations to Dr. Martin Luther King‘s soul-stirring “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC has served as a powerful backdrop for catalyzing moments in the Civil War and civil rights movement. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the war and to explore DC’s unique role in the civil rights movement, cultural attractions, historic landmarks, cultural organizations and historic sites throughout the capital region have joined together for a unique promotion, “Civil War to Civil Rights.” Continued --
http://www.dryerbuzz.com/2010/11/dc-launches-civil-war-to-civil-rights-promotion-to-mark-150th-commemoration-of-the-civil-war-citys-role-in-civil-rights-movement/
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Brazilian McDonalds Worker Wins Obesity Lawsuit
A judge in Brazil has ruled that fast food giant McDonald’s must pay a former manager $17,500 because he gained 65 pounds over the past twelve years.
http://diversityjobs.com/news/mcdonalds-pays-17500-to-obese-worker/
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Still More Diversity Notes
WILMINGTON, Mass., Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire -- UniFirst Corporation, a work uniform provider, has been named by The Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal as being among the "Best of the Best" diversity employers in the United States for 2010. In naming UniFirst as being "Best of the Best," the magazine surveyed more than 18,000 of its readers, asking them to nominate a company which exemplified a "firm commitment to diversity and inclusion in its workforce." Read here to see why this award was granted--
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unifirst-named-best-of-the-best-for-its-diverse-inclusive-workforce-106776593.html
Diversity Management Tip of the Day
From Susan Klopfer: Asking People Why They Do What They Do Can Be a Positive Step When Managing Diversity
Kay and Bill meet with a diversity consultant to discover underlying assumptions that hurt their company's ability to hire and retain a diversified workforce. (Excerpt from Profit From Diversity; Getting Along With Others. Publication date: Nov. 15, 2010. CreateSpace.)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/37890401/Asking-People-Why-They-Do-What-They-Do-Can-Be-a-Positive-Step-When-Managing-Diversity
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