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Am I Culturally Sensitive and Aware?
When I first arrived at Arizona State University, I was amazed by and curious about the students I encountered from different states and countries. And they were curious about me. […]
Year: 2018
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Benedict Cumberbatch Says He’ll Refuse Any Project Where Women Don’t Get Equal Pay
While the debate over equal pay in Hollywood continues, Benedict Cumberbatch is making it clear where he stands. In an interview with Radio Times, Cumberbatch said that he wouldn’t take on a role where […]
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5 reasons why diversity in tech matters
Whenever I’m asked to give a talk on the lack of diversity in tech it’s easy to quote the statistics; only 19% of tech roles in the NW are female, only 10% of […]
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Amazon drops resistance to proposal requiring it to interview women, blacks, Hispanics for board
SAN FRANCISCO — After voting to recommend against a shareholder proposal that demanded it commit to interviewing women and minorities when it has open board positions, Amazon’s board has shifted course — and […]
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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: Highlights from the Veterans History Project
When Veterans History Project staff members are called upon to identify particularly interesting, poignant, or visually appealing collections in our archive, one name that comes up again and again is Kenje Ogata. A […]
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Florence Nightingale and her influence on modern nursing
Nurses week extends from May 6th to May 12th. The last day of this special week is also International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale’s birthday. An incredible tribute to an […]
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Singer Jason McKinney embodies diversity
The Sherman Park Arts Festival couldn’t have found a more fitting performer to represent its theme — “Diverse Roots, Common Ground” — than the gifted bass-baritone Jason McKinney, who, by way […]
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How To Think Differently About Building Diverse and Inclusive Organizations
In today’s extremely competitive yet socially conscious business environment, one of the best ways to sustain an innovative organization and attract talent is to create an inclusive environment where a diverse […]
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First black woman nominated for Marine brigadier general
The Defense Department’s April 10 release of slated general promotions includes a historic first for the Corps. Marine Corps Col. Lorna M. Mahlock, the deputy director of Operations, Plans, Policies and Operations […]
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Latina becomes first American to win Boston Marathon since 1985
The winning time was the slowest for a women’s champion since 1978, but that mattered little to American Desiree Linden on Monday as she conquered ice rain and a strong […]