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October 11th, 2011
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Latest News, Race Relations, Stereotypes & Labels with 2 Comments
“We the women of Liberia will no more allow ourselves to be raped, abused, misused, maimed, and killed!” If these words are an indication of the ferocity with which Leymah Gbowee fights for human rights, it is little wonder she was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. She and compatriot/co-recipient, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, though differing in their approach, remain united in their opposition to...
October 3rd, 2011
Written by Paul Kriese in Latest News, National Collegiate Dialogue with 22 Comments
Texas State University-San MarcosTo foster an awareness of the power of diversity and human rights, connections are drawn between the development of intercultural sensitivity, interpersonal skills, and student beliefs in the importance of Human Rights. Fostering active learning skills enhances interpersonal skills and enhanced interpersonal skills facilitate growth along Bennett’s (1993)...
October 3rd, 2011
Written by Aaron Castelan Cargile in Latest News, National Collegiate Dialogue with 55 Comments
This video provides a look at many of the men wrongfully convicted and then exonerated by DNA evidence during the first decade of the 21st century.Although "White Americans" constitute approximately 70 percent of the U.S. population, about 70 percent of those exonerated by DNA testing are members of minority groups, according to the Innocence Project.Have people of color been wrongly convicted in...
October 1st, 2011
Written by Wendy Innes in Cover Stories, Latest News, Race Relations with 0 Comments
Diversity and inclusion are two words often used in press releases and mission statements in corporate America, but some companies in the United States implement them in everyday operation. Although leaders in diversity for various reasons, these companies all add up to a better future for everyone.SodexoSodexo quite possibly has the most impressive diversity program in the country, but many may...
September 30th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Eyes On The Enterprise, Latest News with 0 Comments
Every major crisis this country has faced, at the end of the day, required a willingness of elected officials to sit around the table in earnest and work toward arriving at the best solution given the circumstance. Great leaders, whether found in the President, a Senator, or member of the House of Representatives, know firsthand that the pathway to achieving effective public policy when the...
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