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August 13th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
Prospective Republican Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, has chosen Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, as his Vice Presidential running mate. What will that choice, that ticket, mean for the poor and minorities?Perhaps it is too early to answer that question conclusively. But both Romney and Ryan have provided ample clues. One could even conclude that the emerging Republican Party has provided...
August 10th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
Societal values, defined as beliefs, qualities, and traditions of a specific culture. They can be either appropriate or inappropriate values, beliefs, and behaviors, that families hand down through generations. They can be political, religious, social, or family issues.The core belief is that the Puritan ethics of our founding fathers created our societal values, such as a belief in hard work,...
August 9th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, Travels' Tapestry with 0 Comments
With summer coming to an untimely end, maybe taking a Mexico beach trip might lighten the load before getting back into the grind. Explore the Mexican culture, swim in the ocean, and eat great food.One of the most inviting places in Mexico is, without a doubt, Los Cabos. While there are a number of places to stay for a dose of relaxation, two Starwood properties stand out, each particularly...
August 8th, 2012
Written by D. A. Barber in Business Biases & Building Blocks, Latest News with 0 Comments
On July 24, 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled new rules designed to improve the discrimination complaint process for federal employees, including how claims are filed, processed, and decided. The last time any changes transpired for the federal sector complaint process was in 1999.EEOC enforces parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in...
August 7th, 2012
Written by knussberger in Latest News, "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket,What is racial inclusion, and how do we achieve it? In its simplest definition, racial inclusion means that all individuals regardless of color have the same access and acceptance to any and all parts of society. It’s tit for tat diversity so to speak. For every white there must be an equal number of blacks, Latinos and Asians in any one environment. ~Racially Confused in...
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