In this Issue
Race and racism have been hot topics in the news as of late, particularly as it relates to President Barack Obama. Former President Jimmy Carter reiterated Wednesday that he believes racism is an issue for President Obama in trying to lead the country. Yet, Obama has attempted to downplay the role of racism and asserts that while there are people who don't like him because he is African American, that's not the main reason his administration has drawn such fierce criticism. While the debate continues, today a woman will make military history. The Army will make Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa L. King its first female top drill sergeant. But Sergeant Major King’s ascension is also a reminder of the limits of gender integration in the military. Just 8 percent of the active-duty Army’s highest-ranking enlisted soldiers are female. And in NYC, Asian-American candidates won Democratic primaries in three City Council districts on Tuesday. These victors, all of whom are immigrants, reflect changes in New York City government over the past two decades. Continue below for more Diversity in the News.
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On Race Issue, Obama Stays Firmly Low-Key
Los Angeles Times
Obama: Race Not ‘Overriding Issue’ in Criticism
CNN
U.S. Racism ‘Everywhere,’ Says Dave Matthews
CNN
First Woman Ascends to Top Drill Sergeant Spot
The New York Times
Health Reform a Women’s Issue, First Lady Says
The San Francisco Chronicle
Recession Drives Women Back to the Work Force
The New York Times
Victories Across City Resonate in Chinatown
The New York Times
Before Victories on Ballot, a Fight to Be Able to Read It
The New York Times
New Ill. 911 Service Aims to Protect the Disabled
Chicago Tribune
Hindu Americans Face Challenges, Growth in Following Their Faith
The Boston Globe
Strong Ethnic Media Market Gets New Weekly
San Francisco Chronicle
Republicans Rally Against Charges of Racism
Los Angeles Times
Keen to Learn, and Let Down in South Africa
The New York Times
College Students are Health Care’s Invisible Minority
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Helping Elderly Leave Nursing Homes for a Home
The New York Times
Commentary: When Baha’is Are Free, Then All Iranians Will Be
CNN
State Department, Clinton Accused of Age Bias in Suit
Bloomberg
South Africa Takes Semenya Case to U.N.
CNN
More Unsettling Questions in the Serena Williams Episode
Los Angeles Times
Groups Push to End Hiring Bias Legalized for Religious Charities
The Washington Post
Bald Eagle Case Raises Issues of Religious Liberty
Los Angeles Times
Disability, Gay Rights Expert Picked for EEOC
Washington Post
Gay, And Seeking a Job
The New York Times
Member Spotlight
Harrah’s Entertainment Receives Prestigious Honors for Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Marketwire
Reversing ‘Group Think’
The Washington Post
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Diversity Holidays
September 20-26 marks Unmarried and Single Americans Week.
September 22 is National Native American Day. Although not an official government holiday, most American Indian organizations and tribes do observe this holiday.
September 28 is Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Also known as the Day of Atonement and is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.
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