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Finding Ways to Connect

A few days ago, two groups of teenagers got into a fight in downtown D.C.  It did not take long for police officers to break up the fight.  After the teens lingered around, a female officer approached them and asked … Continue reading

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Young Diversity Champions

Too often, schools, places of worship, and parents abdicate the responsibility of teaching children to respect and value diversity in spite of research that shows the development of prejudices, stereotypes, and race-specific attitudes often predates kindergarten.  And it can be … Continue reading

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Romney’s Republican Re-evaluation: Diversity Unconsciousness

In the aftermath of President Obama’s re-election, much has been written about diversity.  Efforts to explain Mitt Romney’s loss have focused attention on his inability to muster significant support from Asians, Blacks, Latinos, gays and lesbians, women, and youth.  As … Continue reading

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