Value Of Diversity Training Tough To Measure
Diversity training is supposed to raise cultural awareness and increase inclusiveness in the work place. But many experts say that there is no conclusive evidence that it does either. Tell us: If you've gone through diversity training, did it make a difference?
theGrio: Woman could die in prison for $11 robbery
A woman who is serving a life sentence for an $11 robbery has kidney failure and is at risk of dying behind bars.
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45 Years Since Selma, Rep. John Lewis Reflects
Thousands converged on Selma, Ala., to mark the 45th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday," when hundreds of peaceful civil rights protesters set out for Montgomery, to march for voting rights. U.S. Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) reflects on the day he marched in Selma.
More Than ‘Madea’: Tyler Perry Changes Course
Playing a foul-mouthed, gun-toting grandma made Tyler Perry a big — and frequently criticized — name in black entertainment. But Perry, who was an executive producer on the Oscar-winning film Precious, is now looking to take his work in a new direction.
Heritage Months Offer A Timely Cure For Ignorance
In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin talks about the many month-long commemorations of cultural and ethnic histories in the U.S. More than just fanfare, Martin says the observances serve a much larger role: to speak truth to widespread ignorance and to foster respect for diverse contributions to American history.
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Duncan To Step Up Civil Rights Enforcement
The Education Department is launching 38 investigations into possible civil rights violations by schools and colleges in more than 30 states. Secretary Arne Duncan makes the announcement Monday in Selma, Alabama, where he will join civil rights leaders to commemorate the 45th anniversary of one of the bloodiest clashes between protesters and state police.
The Spirit of Freaknik Comes to TV
The rapper T-Pain’s bawdy, animated “Freaknik: The Musical” brings pointed commentary on race to the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Halle Berry: The Many Faces Of A Diva
In 2001, Halle Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Monster’s Ball, directed by Marc Forster. The award made her the first African-American woman to win an Oscar in this category. Berry is both a biracial beauty in an integrated era and a performer who has demonstrated her ability across a range of characters.
Teachers Suspended Over Role Model Choice
Three white teachers got three-day suspensions for picking O. J. Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul as exemplars for Black History Month.
Environmentalist Prods Fellow Blacks to Join in Her Crusade
Naomi Davis spends her time prodding fellow blacks to participate in the green movement, for their own good and that of their neighborhoods.
3 teachers removed over choice of black heroes
Three Los Angeles elementary school teachers accused of giving children portraits of O.J. Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul to carry in a Black History Month parade have been removed from their classrooms.
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