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more about #diversity more comments → deleahrium: I actually interned at DiversityInc magazine and it was a really great and informative experience. But one of the things I learned is how hard it is t... more » dangerface!: I have a question, and I guess this is a good of a place to bring it up as any. The forced relocation of Native Americans happened in the 1830's, righ... more » andonthatnote, JOC: I'll admit that at first I scoffed at the idea of this list even existing. Sometimes it really irks me that those of us working against racism have t... more » mommy_dearest: One of the commenters on the 9 things said "The first indication a person is a racist is when they talk about the color of a person. To talk about any... more » Grim Reaper of the Forest: White privilege is the gift that keeps on giving just like herpes is the gift that keeps on giving. more » gobble_dee_goop: this is a comment that has been left on that site: If you are asked what color you want on a new car you may say "white" White is a color. Every perso... more » J.D.Regent: I really can't recall even one time in my life when I have felt offended because someone made assumptions about me or had biases because I am white. ... more » Scout: White Privilege...the "gift" that keeps on oppressing And, hell, its not a damn gift! it was created through use of brute force and has been steadfas... more » J.D.Regent: Maybe DiversityInc. should hire more diverse people, mmmm? more » SkaHimself: Don't call me white, Don't call me white Don't call me white, Don't call me white The connotations wearing my nerves thin Could it be semantics genera... more » ArtfulSlinger: I can agree that people can not fully understand "walking in someone elses shoes" unless they are Tyra Banks, but we can be empathetic to other people... more » MichelinG: Forget not saying this to white colleagues, nobody should say "There's no way you as a white person can understand" to anybody. We should probably avo... more » Penny: I actually think it's funny when people claim something I do is "white." Like, when a commenter once told me, on this post about hip hop promotion po... more » SarahMC: I don't see how privilege is a gift that can be shared. In order to elevate the status of others, white people are gonna have to come down a couple no... more » kithkin: The thing about this is that many white people are perfectly well-meaning but utterly clueless and under it all hostile to people of color (especially... more » -
#racerelations
Diversity Advocate Explains What Not To Say To White People
In an interview with NPR's Michelle Martin, Luke Visconti of DiversityInc. explains his "9 Things NEVER to Say to White Colleagues." Are his tips helpful, or do they minimize the difficulties minorities have in dealing with white coworkers? More » -
#imaginethat
Women Making Strides In Obama Administration
Despite all the post-election bluster about the Obama Administration not appointing enough women or people of color, James Barnes reports that less than half of Obama's senior appointees — including in the Cabinet — are white men. [National Journal] -
#dirtbagafterdark
Adam Lambert Steps Out With Boyfriend; D-List Siblings Replace Spencer And Heidi In Jungle
- Adam Lambert put an end to the speculation about his sexuality by going out to a nightclub last night with his boyfriend Drake LaBry. The two held hands and occasionally kissed.
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#modelbehaviors
"'We're not using black models this season.' Like it's a category."
In a video for New York, Somali models Iman and Ubah Hassan — face of Ralph Lauren — talk about diversity on the runway, and why SI should feature a 32A girl some day. [NYMag] -
#modelbehaviors
How Did New York Fashion Week's 116 Shows Treat Models Of Color?
Everyone's been talking about whether this season, designers and casting directors would be putting more faces of color in their runway lineups. Well! We have the facts and we're voting a qualified yes. Let's explore.
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#diversityinhwood
White Wash
The NAACP released a report yesterday that stated that minorities are underrepresented both behind and in front of the camera on television in Hollywood. [THR] -
