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Can Buttigieg Relate?

When Mayor Pete Buttigieg made the comment that his experience as a gay man helps him relate to the struggles of African Americans, I was initially surprised by the reaction.  Like many African Americans, he knows what it’s like to … Continue reading

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Five Myths About Straight White Males

Straight while males are a monolithic group defined by a variety of economic, social, and political privileges. This myth ignores the tremendous diversity that exists among straight white males.  They are rich and poor, young and old, highly educated and … Continue reading

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Believing is Seeing: Dungy, Cuban, and Kwasman

In my book, Diversity Consciousness:  Opening Our Minds to People, Cultures, and Opportunities, I discuss six barriers that get in the way of success, for ourselves and others.  One of the six is limited perceptions.    While we may assume that … Continue reading

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