A fellow blogger reminded me of the following:
Interracial marriage was also made legal state-by-state, until 1969, when it finally became legally recognized & allowed in all the United States. The EXACT same arguments were used against interracial marriage: "it's against teachings of the Bible", "it's against nature", "it will lead to legalizing pedophilia & bestiality", "legalizing it would encourage deviant behavior", and on & on. Also, the churches that were historically against civil rights for racial minorities were the same groups that switched over to attacking the glbt community in the 70's, after having clearly lost their fight against racial equality.
All of this is the same fight... either you are for a structure of oppression & privilege through stratified social dynamics of superiority vs. inferiority or you are against it. Because of these dynamics, if you are not against all oppression, then you are supporting a system of supremacy & oppression.
So true.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Diversity Briefings Newsletter - November 5, 2010 Issue
Welcome to Diversity Briefings: 11/05/2010
Volume 1, Issue 12
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
Welcome back to Diversity Briefings. I hope you are enjoying these diversity stories and links. Please feel free to resend this Diversity newsletter on to friends and colleagues. If you would like to subscribe to receive daily updates, the form for Diversity Briefings is below. Also, if you have some extra time, take a look at the new glossary, upper left on this blog site. Take care and Good reading!
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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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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Diversity Briefings: 11/2/2010
Welcome to Diversity Briefings: 11/2/2010
Volume 1, Issue 9
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
It's great to see you here. I hope you are enjoying the stories and links. Please feel free to resend this Diversity newsletter on to friends and colleagues. If you would like to subscribe to receive daily updates, the form for Diversity Briefings is below. Good reading!
And remember ... It's Election Day—Get Out And Vote!
The midterm elections held today will determine who controls Congress and have a profound impact on redistricting. Be sure to make your voice heard.
Susan Klopfer
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Today’s New Topics: Searching for Religious Freedom, Mix It Up Day, Australian Pride in Diversity, Families and Job Interviews, Discrimination on Appearance, Juan Williams Redux, New Business in Battling Office Bullies, Spaghetti Wednesdays and Cultural Roots
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Searching for Religious Freedom
The Hutterites, members of a small Christian group in the United States and Canada, are no strangers to persecution. The most recent Teaching Tolerance magazine includes a short article about Hutterites.
Continued --
http://www.tolerance.org/magazine/number-38-fall-2010/war-peaceful?newsletter=TT110210
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Are You Ready to Mix It Up?
If you haven't signed up for Mix It Up at Lunch Day yet, there's no time to waste. Add your school to the Mix It Up map now. You'll be joining thousands of other schools across the country as they help students cross social barriers and shake up cliques. National Mix It Up at Lunch Day will take place Nov. 9—next Tuesday.
Continued --
http://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up/map?newsletter=TT110210
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Australian Federal Police Sponsor implementation of Australian Equity Index Through Pride in Diversity
The Australian Federal Police today launched the Australian Workplace Equality Index, a measure which aims to ensure gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees always enjoy a safe and supportive workplace.
Continued --
http://www.news4us.com/the-australian-federal-police-sponsor-the-implementation-of-the-australian-equity-index-through-pride-in-diversity-australia/222779/
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"How's the Family?": Family-Responsibilities Discrimination In Job Interviews
By now, most interviewers know it is inappropriate to ask in an interview: “How old are you” (you can ask if the person is 18 years of age or older) or “Do you celebrate Ramadan?” There is another danger zone in interviewing, which is often unrecognized by employers but which can get them into just as much trouble: questions pertaining to an applicant’s family or family responsibilities.
Click here to continue -- http://www.delawareemploymentlawblog.com/2010/11/hows_the_family_familyresponsi.html
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Beauty And The Bias
The controversy over discrimination in employment based on appearance is heating up again. Newsweek recently ran a special report entitled "The Beauty Advantage" that included a survey of hiring managers, 57% of whom said qualified but unattractive candidates will have a harder time landing a job. More than half of the managers in the survey advised job applicants to invest time and money in "making sure they look attractive" instead of on polishing a resume. In addition, Stanford law professor Deborah Rhode has authored a new book entitled The Beauty Bias that decries appearance discrimination and urges legal reforms to prohibit it.
Click here to continue --
http://www.laborlawyers.com/showarticle.aspx?Beauty-And-The-Bias&Ref=list&Type=1119&Cat=3386&Show=13361
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Why bias shows up in surprising places
The debate on the firing of commentator Juan Williams from NPR has addressed virtually every aspect of the topic. But it’s a good illustration of an issue that comes up in the workplace when discrimination and discriminatory words come into play: People somehow think that members of certain groups are incapable of insensitivity.
To continue click here --
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/11/01/2380392/why-bias-shows-up-in-surprising.html
Still More Notes
There's big business in battling office bullies:
With his goatee, Darth Vader-sized bald head, and an NFL lineman's build, Gary Namie doesn't look like someone to mess with. And in his case, appearances do not deceive. Namie has carved out a tough niche — he's the guy who bullies the office bullies. Two weeks ago in San Francisco he and his wife, Ruth, were set to give a keynote address at a seminar hosted by a group called California Healthy Workplace Advocates. They were scheduled for a similar event the next day in Sacramento. At $10,000 per appearance, the Namies are becoming the Sarah and Todd Palin of the rapidly expanding office bullying universe — a universe that owes its existence, in large part, to the Namies.
To learn more continue here --
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39914851/ns/business-bloomberg_businessweek/
Diversity Management Tip of the Day
'Don't Miss Wednesday Spaghetti'; Managing Diversity Takes Companies To Their Cultural Roots
If the idea of managing diversity has piqued your company's interest, here are several critical questions to consider: What basic assumptions drive your organization − what makes life tick at your place of business? What fundamental understandings do people quickly learn that help them fit in and work in acceptable ways, and how are these assumptions passed on to employees?
The assumptions that drive life in corporations are different from values and traditions, which are usually made clear in some way. Once I applied to work as an intern for a company that celebrated "Spaghetti Wednesdays" in the corporate lunchroom. I was told about the tradition when interviewed for the job and I still believe to this day if a person would have revealed they didn't like spaghetti, they would not have been hired!
Susan's article on Diversity continues here -- http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Susan-Klopfer-7986/diversity-119115.php
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Diversity Briefings Newsletter: 11/1/20010
Welcome to Diversity Briefings: 11/1/2010
Volume 1, Issue 8
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
Susan Klopfer, editor and publisher
It's great to see you here. Please check out this eighth issue of our free online newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the stories and links and feel free to resend it on to friends and colleagues. If you would like to subscribe to receive daily updates, the form is below. Good reading!
Susan Klopfer
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Today’s New Topics: Gay All-American football player share his story, What's biodiversity got to do with business?, Asian schools breaking away from corporal punishment, Delayed scheduled increases for minimum wage, Managers over-estimate their skills, I-9 form and national immigration debate, What about English-only rules?
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All-American Football Player to Share Personal Diversity Story
Brian Sims, Staff Counsel for Policy and Planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association, speaks on diversity issues based on his background as a gay All-American football player. Sims, who earned a degree in Business, studied at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, before earning his law degree at Michigan State. He serves with a number of leadership organizations regarding Gay and Lesbian rights as well as Advocates for Legal Equality.
Continued -- http://www.wabash.edu/news/displaystory.cfm?news_ID=8445
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What's biodiversity worth to business?Are we at the dawn of a new global strategy for biodiversity protection?
This week, the World Bank has called on governments to include ecosystem valuation on their national accounts, while the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) study, among other things, calls on businesses to report on biodiversity and ecosystem degradation risks.
Continued -- http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/what-s-biodiversity-worth-to-business
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Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse In Schools
A number of Asian countries are moving to abolish corporal punishment. CP is not condoned by most private schools worldwide. The United Nations is advocating a global end to corporal punishment of children. CP was banned in Sweden in 1979. A ban on CP was approved in Greece in 2006.
Click here to continue
http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=2&aid=6076&dir=2010/November/Monday1
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Delayed Pacific Islands Minimum-Wage Increase: Why Should You Care?
President Obama's signature recently put the finishing touch on a delay of previously-scheduled increases in the minimum wage for American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Why should we care about this quiet action affecting these far-off places? Because it highlights the impact that boosting a minimum wage has in the longer term.
Click here to continue
http://www.wage-hour.net/post/2010/10/31/Delayed-Pacific-Islands-Increase.aspx
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Bosses who think they're the next Jack Welch might want to reassess their talent level. A new survey of 1,100 front-line managers suggests many are over-estimating their skills, with surprisingly little self-doubt. Seventy-two percent said they never questioned their ability to lead others in their first year as a manager.
To continue click here
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703817604575584764128883620.html
Still More Notes
An obscure federal document called the I-9 form has emerged as a contentious element in the national immigration debate since the Obama administration vowed to go after employers who hire undocumented workers. Employers must fill out and sign the form, which requires them to acknowledge, under penalty of perjury, that they examined documents that allow an employee to work.
The Obama administration a year ago announced plans to ramp up I-9 audits — a shift from the notorious work site raids common under the Bush administration.
To learn more continue here --
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130968215
Diversity Management Tip of the Day
While Most U.S. Citizens Speak English, Employers Beware of Enforcing English-Only Rules
Have you ever driven through the painted deserts of New Mexico or Arizona while listening to a Navajo or Dine radio station? The eerie drumming and chanting in a language so unfamiliar to non-Native Americans is an experience to treasure.
While neighboring Canada has two official languages and India many, the U.S. has none. Even though most of its citizens speak English (and very few speak languages such as Navajo), this country has never chosen to designate officially just one language.
Take a look at
http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Susan-Klopfer-7986/English-127397.php
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Feel Free to pass this Diversity Briefings Newsletter on to your co-workers and others. Thank you for visiting the Diversity Briefings website. Please note that the information located on our site is general and not intended to provide specific legal advice. You should consult with an attorney and not rely on any information contained herein regarding your specific situation.
You can subscribe to Diversity Briefings:
Volume 1, Issue 8
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
Susan Klopfer, editor and publisher
It's great to see you here. Please check out this eighth issue of our free online newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the stories and links and feel free to resend it on to friends and colleagues. If you would like to subscribe to receive daily updates, the form is below. Good reading!
Susan Klopfer
Subscribe to Diversity Briefings here...
Today’s New Topics: Gay All-American football player share his story, What's biodiversity got to do with business?, Asian schools breaking away from corporal punishment, Delayed scheduled increases for minimum wage, Managers over-estimate their skills, I-9 form and national immigration debate, What about English-only rules?
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All-American Football Player to Share Personal Diversity Story
Brian Sims, Staff Counsel for Policy and Planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association, speaks on diversity issues based on his background as a gay All-American football player. Sims, who earned a degree in Business, studied at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, before earning his law degree at Michigan State. He serves with a number of leadership organizations regarding Gay and Lesbian rights as well as Advocates for Legal Equality.
Continued -- http://www.wabash.edu/news/displaystory.cfm?news_ID=8445
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What's biodiversity worth to business?Are we at the dawn of a new global strategy for biodiversity protection?
This week, the World Bank has called on governments to include ecosystem valuation on their national accounts, while the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) study, among other things, calls on businesses to report on biodiversity and ecosystem degradation risks.
Continued -- http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/what-s-biodiversity-worth-to-business
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Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse In Schools
A number of Asian countries are moving to abolish corporal punishment. CP is not condoned by most private schools worldwide. The United Nations is advocating a global end to corporal punishment of children. CP was banned in Sweden in 1979. A ban on CP was approved in Greece in 2006.
Click here to continue
http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=2&aid=6076&dir=2010/November/Monday1
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Delayed Pacific Islands Minimum-Wage Increase: Why Should You Care?
President Obama's signature recently put the finishing touch on a delay of previously-scheduled increases in the minimum wage for American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Why should we care about this quiet action affecting these far-off places? Because it highlights the impact that boosting a minimum wage has in the longer term.
Click here to continue
http://www.wage-hour.net/post/2010/10/31/Delayed-Pacific-Islands-Increase.aspx
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Bosses who think they're the next Jack Welch might want to reassess their talent level. A new survey of 1,100 front-line managers suggests many are over-estimating their skills, with surprisingly little self-doubt. Seventy-two percent said they never questioned their ability to lead others in their first year as a manager.
To continue click here
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703817604575584764128883620.html
Still More Notes
An obscure federal document called the I-9 form has emerged as a contentious element in the national immigration debate since the Obama administration vowed to go after employers who hire undocumented workers. Employers must fill out and sign the form, which requires them to acknowledge, under penalty of perjury, that they examined documents that allow an employee to work.
The Obama administration a year ago announced plans to ramp up I-9 audits — a shift from the notorious work site raids common under the Bush administration.
To learn more continue here --
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130968215
Diversity Management Tip of the Day
While Most U.S. Citizens Speak English, Employers Beware of Enforcing English-Only Rules
Have you ever driven through the painted deserts of New Mexico or Arizona while listening to a Navajo or Dine radio station? The eerie drumming and chanting in a language so unfamiliar to non-Native Americans is an experience to treasure.
While neighboring Canada has two official languages and India many, the U.S. has none. Even though most of its citizens speak English (and very few speak languages such as Navajo), this country has never chosen to designate officially just one language.
Take a look at
http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Susan-Klopfer-7986/English-127397.php
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Feel Free to pass this Diversity Briefings Newsletter on to your co-workers and others. Thank you for visiting the Diversity Briefings website. Please note that the information located on our site is general and not intended to provide specific legal advice. You should consult with an attorney and not rely on any information contained herein regarding your specific situation.
You can subscribe to Diversity Briefings:
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Diversity Briefings 10/28/2010
Welcome to Diversity Briefings: 10/28/2010
Volume 1, Issue 7
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
Susan Klopfer, editor and publisher
Welcome to the seventh issue of this new online newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the stories and links. If you would like to subscribe to receive daily updates, the form is at the bottom of today's issue. Good reading!
Susan Klopfer
Today’s Topics: Corporate Diversity, Scholar Exlores Diversity, Mississippi School Fined, Federal Judge Pushes For Diversity, Latinos Facing More Discrimination, South Park Diversity Initiative; 10 + 10 Diversity Tips For Speakers and Managers
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Calvert Study: Corporate Diversity Still Coming Up Short for Women
"Examining the Cracks in the Ceiling: A Survey of Corporate Diversity Practices of the S&P 100" shows that out of the 100 CEOs represented in the survey, 92 were Caucasian males. Women make up approximately 18% of director positions within the S&P 100, and only 8.4% of the highest paid executive positions within the same group of companies.
Four key findings from the report are detailed --
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calvert-study-corporate-diversity-still-coming-up-short-for-women-106078313.html
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Feminist Bell Hooks explores the practice of diversity
Bell Hooks, feminist scholar and internationally recognized author of 35 books, said diversity in popular culture means getting and attracting the largest number of customers. Say's "white supremacy is killing us."
Click here to continue reading:
http://media.www.owutranscript.com/media/storage/paper1413/news/2010/10/28/News/Feminist.Bell.Hooks.Explores.The.Practice.Of.Diversity-3950623.shtml
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Constance McMillen Prom Update: Mississippi School District Must Pay $81,000 in Legal Fees
The Mississippi school district that canceled its senior prom rather than allow lesbian student Constance McMillen to bring her girlfriend will now have to pay her $81,000 for legal fees incurred when McMillen sued the Itawamba School District for violating her civil rights by canceling the prom.
Click here to continue
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20020765-504083.html
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New York Judge Continues Unusual Push For Diversity
Federal judge Harold Baer Jr. received considerable attention last month when he ordered two plaintiffs firms, who were co-lead counsel in a securities-fraud suit, to “make every effort” to assign at least one minority and one woman to the case, repoorts Nathan Koppel in his Law Blog for the Wall Street Journal.
Click here to continue
http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2010/10/28/new-york-judge-continues-unusual-push-for-diversity/
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More U.S. Latinos say they face discrimination
Certain types of harassment rooted in sexual orientation or religious differences may be a federal civil rights violation, even though members of those groups are not specifically protected in federal law, according to new guidance released today by the U.S. Department of Education's office of civil rights.
To continue click here
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/28/AR2010102803539.html
Still More Notes
South Park Takes Part In Diversity Initiative --
On Oct. 25, Matt Glowacki appeared at '64 Hall to talk about "Diversity According to South Park & Family Guy." Glowacki spoke on diversity in light of his own disability. Family Guy and South Park take part in the diversity initiative that Glowacki stresses. The purpose of these shows is to "take something crazy, make it crazier, and then make you laugh at it, which makes your gut question it . . . they provide us with learning moments of parody and satire that sneak up on you." .
To learn more continue here --
http://www.thecowl.com/news/south-park-family-guy-and-diversity-1.1732938
Diversity Management Tip of the Day
10 Factors That Make Your Recruiting Content More Authentic and Believable
From the city of Scottsdale Arizonia's Office of Diversity and Dialogue: "A simple change in mindset or attitude can make all the difference. Approach generational differences with interest, not fear or negativity. Take interest in the interests of others. You can learn fascinating things about other people if you choose to do so." The city's website offers 10 diversity tips for speakers and 10 diversity tips for managers."
Take a look at
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/HR/diversity/diversitytips.asp
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Feel Free to pass this Diversity Briefings Newsletter on to your co-workers and others. Thank you for visiting the Diversity Briefings website. Please note that the information located on our site is general and not intended to provide specific legal advice. You should consult with an attorney and not rely on any information contained herein regarding your specific situation.
You can subscribe to Diversity Briefings:
Volume 1, Issue 7
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
Susan Klopfer, editor and publisher
Welcome to the seventh issue of this new online newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the stories and links. If you would like to subscribe to receive daily updates, the form is at the bottom of today's issue. Good reading!
Susan Klopfer
Today’s Topics: Corporate Diversity, Scholar Exlores Diversity, Mississippi School Fined, Federal Judge Pushes For Diversity, Latinos Facing More Discrimination, South Park Diversity Initiative; 10 + 10 Diversity Tips For Speakers and Managers
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Calvert Study: Corporate Diversity Still Coming Up Short for Women
"Examining the Cracks in the Ceiling: A Survey of Corporate Diversity Practices of the S&P 100" shows that out of the 100 CEOs represented in the survey, 92 were Caucasian males. Women make up approximately 18% of director positions within the S&P 100, and only 8.4% of the highest paid executive positions within the same group of companies.
Four key findings from the report are detailed --
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calvert-study-corporate-diversity-still-coming-up-short-for-women-106078313.html
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Feminist Bell Hooks explores the practice of diversity
Bell Hooks, feminist scholar and internationally recognized author of 35 books, said diversity in popular culture means getting and attracting the largest number of customers. Say's "white supremacy is killing us."
Click here to continue reading:
http://media.www.owutranscript.com/media/storage/paper1413/news/2010/10/28/News/Feminist.Bell.Hooks.Explores.The.Practice.Of.Diversity-3950623.shtml
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Constance McMillen Prom Update: Mississippi School District Must Pay $81,000 in Legal Fees
The Mississippi school district that canceled its senior prom rather than allow lesbian student Constance McMillen to bring her girlfriend will now have to pay her $81,000 for legal fees incurred when McMillen sued the Itawamba School District for violating her civil rights by canceling the prom.
Click here to continue
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20020765-504083.html
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New York Judge Continues Unusual Push For Diversity
Federal judge Harold Baer Jr. received considerable attention last month when he ordered two plaintiffs firms, who were co-lead counsel in a securities-fraud suit, to “make every effort” to assign at least one minority and one woman to the case, repoorts Nathan Koppel in his Law Blog for the Wall Street Journal.
Click here to continue
http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2010/10/28/new-york-judge-continues-unusual-push-for-diversity/
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More U.S. Latinos say they face discrimination
Certain types of harassment rooted in sexual orientation or religious differences may be a federal civil rights violation, even though members of those groups are not specifically protected in federal law, according to new guidance released today by the U.S. Department of Education's office of civil rights.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/28/AR2010102803539.html
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South Park Takes Part In Diversity Initiative --
On Oct. 25, Matt Glowacki appeared at '64 Hall to talk about "Diversity According to South Park & Family Guy." Glowacki spoke on diversity in light of his own disability. Family Guy and South Park take part in the diversity initiative that Glowacki stresses. The purpose of these shows is to "take something crazy, make it crazier, and then make you laugh at it, which makes your gut question it . . . they provide us with learning moments of parody and satire that sneak up on you." .
To learn more continue here --
http://www.thecowl.com/news/south-park-family-guy-and-diversity-1.1732938
Diversity Management Tip of the Day
10 Factors That Make Your Recruiting Content More Authentic and Believable
From the city of Scottsdale Arizonia's Office of Diversity and Dialogue: "A simple change in mindset or attitude can make all the difference. Approach generational differences with interest, not fear or negativity. Take interest in the interests of others. You can learn fascinating things about other people if you choose to do so." The city's website offers 10 diversity tips for speakers and 10 diversity tips for managers."
Take a look at
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/HR/diversity/diversitytips.asp
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Diversity Briefings: 10/25/2010
Welcome to Diversity Briefings: 10/25/2010
Volume 1, Issue 4
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
Susan Klopfer, editor and publisher
Today’s Topics: constitutional issues in gay marriage; China moving closer to civil rights?; religious freedom of roomates; Juan Williams, Part II; Islam and peace, a conversation; too complicated for diversity?
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A federal law suit filed last year by two California same-sex couples (one gay; one lesbian) has raised constitutional issues in the gay marriage context and is unfolding in a momentous trial. In Massachusetts, another federal case tests whether a federal statutory provision that draws a sexual-preference distinction is constitutional; California sees advantages of immigrants
To continue, click here
http://healthnew.org/2010/10/same-sex-marriage-cases-go-constitutional/
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The world is watching China as its leadership works towards improving the human rights situation in the country and allows individual political and civil freedoms to flourish just as much as economic freedom, said a UN human rights official.
To continue, click here
Read more: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=452604&type=Opinion
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A civil rights complaint has been filed against a woman in Grand Rapids, Mich., who posted an advertisement at her church last July seeking a Christian roommate. The ad "expresses an illegal preference for a Christian roommate, thus excluding people of other faiths, according to the complaint filed by the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan.
To continue, click here
http://theblogprof.blogspot.com/2010/10/civil-rights-complaint-filed-against-mi.html
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A public opinion poll from the Los Angeles Times and the University of Southern California shows that 48% of voters who will be going to the ballot box next November 2 believe immigration is advantageous for the state.
To continue, click here
http://en.mercopress.com/2010/10/25/california-voters-support-undocumented-immigrants-as-advantageous?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily
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The uproar surrounding National Public Radio's decision to terminate Juan Williams' contract is partly a reflection of changing standards in journalism and an evolving understanding of the line between news analysis and commentary, according to one former media insider.
To continue, click here
http://www.blogger.com/goog_1080272004
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More Notes
Islam is a religion of peace, or it isn't? Imam Khalid Latif is a chaplain for New York University and Executive Director of NYU's Islamic Center. Last week, New York University hosted the Intelligence Squared Debates at its Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Four panelists, two for and two against, presented arguments on the motion of "Islam Is a Religion of Peace."
Keep reading at http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/11/my-take-islam-is-a-religion-of-peace-or-it-isnt/?iref=allsearch
Diversity Management Tip of the Day
Aren't associated management problems such as resistance and conflict making diversity too difficult to adopt by most organizations? It's a good question to ask, and two popular diversity spokespeople state diversity is clearly possibile, as long as leaders are well educated in the requisite skills for managing it.
Consider the imaginary XYZ Company - a useful model for understanding diversity. During the last ten years XYZ has experienced at every level an increase in the number of women and people of color. One department, previously all male, transitioned to 35 percent female. Mid-management, formerly almost entirely comprised of white males, now includes 30 percent people of color - from African American to Latinos and members of the LGBT community…
Continue this article by Susan Klofer at
http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Susan-Klopfer-7986/diversity-122620.php
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Feel Free to pass this Diversity Briefings Newsletter on to your co-workers and others. Thank you for visiting the Diversity Briefings website. Please note that the information located on our site is general and not intended to provide specific legal advice. You should consult with an attorney and not rely on any information contained herein regarding your specific situation.
You can subscribe to Diversity Briefings:
Volume 1, Issue 4
Group Klopfer Diversity Consulting
Susan Klopfer, editor and publisher
Today’s Topics: constitutional issues in gay marriage; China moving closer to civil rights?; religious freedom of roomates; Juan Williams, Part II; Islam and peace, a conversation; too complicated for diversity?
----- ----- ----- -----
A federal law suit filed last year by two California same-sex couples (one gay; one lesbian) has raised constitutional issues in the gay marriage context and is unfolding in a momentous trial. In Massachusetts, another federal case tests whether a federal statutory provision that draws a sexual-preference distinction is constitutional; California sees advantages of immigrants
To continue, click here
http://healthnew.org/2010/10/same-sex-marriage-cases-go-constitutional/
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The world is watching China as its leadership works towards improving the human rights situation in the country and allows individual political and civil freedoms to flourish just as much as economic freedom, said a UN human rights official.
To continue, click here
Read more: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=452604&type=Opinion
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A civil rights complaint has been filed against a woman in Grand Rapids, Mich., who posted an advertisement at her church last July seeking a Christian roommate. The ad "expresses an illegal preference for a Christian roommate, thus excluding people of other faiths, according to the complaint filed by the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan.
To continue, click here
http://theblogprof.blogspot.com/2010/10/civil-rights-complaint-filed-against-mi.html
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A public opinion poll from the Los Angeles Times and the University of Southern California shows that 48% of voters who will be going to the ballot box next November 2 believe immigration is advantageous for the state.
To continue, click here
http://en.mercopress.com/2010/10/25/california-voters-support-undocumented-immigrants-as-advantageous?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily
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The uproar surrounding National Public Radio's decision to terminate Juan Williams' contract is partly a reflection of changing standards in journalism and an evolving understanding of the line between news analysis and commentary, according to one former media insider.
To continue, click here
http://www.blogger.com/goog_1080272004
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More Notes
Islam is a religion of peace, or it isn't? Imam Khalid Latif is a chaplain for New York University and Executive Director of NYU's Islamic Center. Last week, New York University hosted the Intelligence Squared Debates at its Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Four panelists, two for and two against, presented arguments on the motion of "Islam Is a Religion of Peace."
Keep reading at http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/11/my-take-islam-is-a-religion-of-peace-or-it-isnt/?iref=allsearch
Diversity Management Tip of the Day
Aren't associated management problems such as resistance and conflict making diversity too difficult to adopt by most organizations? It's a good question to ask, and two popular diversity spokespeople state diversity is clearly possibile, as long as leaders are well educated in the requisite skills for managing it.
Consider the imaginary XYZ Company - a useful model for understanding diversity. During the last ten years XYZ has experienced at every level an increase in the number of women and people of color. One department, previously all male, transitioned to 35 percent female. Mid-management, formerly almost entirely comprised of white males, now includes 30 percent people of color - from African American to Latinos and members of the LGBT community…
Continue this article by Susan Klofer at
http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Susan-Klopfer-7986/diversity-122620.php
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Feel Free to pass this Diversity Briefings Newsletter on to your co-workers and others. Thank you for visiting the Diversity Briefings website. Please note that the information located on our site is general and not intended to provide specific legal advice. You should consult with an attorney and not rely on any information contained herein regarding your specific situation.
You can subscribe to Diversity Briefings:
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