‘Black Guy’ booth livens up Corvallis Saturday market

Semi-interesting tidbit.  It does convey the sense that it is a rather white town. 

Civil rights coalition: Delta needs to boost diversity

An example of the scrutiny that high-visibility companies are under and the public pressure that can be generated.

Morehouse valedictorian stands out — he’s white

I liked this AJC story about Joshua Packwood being the 1st white valedictorian of Morehouse because it works as a mirror.   What one sees in the story is likely a reflection of one’s attitudes and philosophy.

Law firm fails to retain “diversity” hires

I thought this was an interesting article.  This article on law.com discusses a law firm that hired a number of minority lawyers in 2005 to radically increase their minority representation and to jump start the creation of a diversity consulting practice.   Unfortunately, two years later, most of these folks have moved on.  This seems to be a good illustration that organizations need to pay attention to both recruitment AND retention.

Internal Memos in Discrimination Case Put CNN Hiring in Spotlight

Very interesting  situation at CNN.  The article, Internal Memos in Discrimination Case Put CNN Hiring in Spotlight, by R. Robin McDonald at the Fulton County Daily Report (11-09-2007), seems to hinge on the extent that age, race, and gender were used as explicit criterial for the hiring and dismissing of its staff.

 A follow-up article, CNN: Anchor Let Go for Poor Performance, Not Race or Age, by R. Robin McDonald, Fulton County Daily Report (11-20-2007) reports on some of the testimony.

The case is Kolbe v. Cable News Network, No. 1:03-cv-02650-cc.

In Students’ Eyes, Look-Alike Lawyers Don’t Make the Grade

NY Times article: In Students’ Eyes, Look-Alike Lawyers Don’t Make the Grade By ADAM LIPTAK,  Published: October 29, 2007

A group of Stanford law students has launched an effort aimed at improving diversity at big law firms.

Impact of USA’s Diversity – USA Today interactive map

Interactive USA Today interactive map charts changes in county demographics from 2000 to 2006.  Flash.