Diversity

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June 2, 2013

'Mad Men' and black characters: Negative depictions in the name of diversity?

OPINION - If these stereotypes are what 'Mad Men' creators have in mind in terms of incorporating diversity -- please…
May 29, 2013

Diversity in top professions takes a nosedive: Still think we don’t need affirmative action?

OPINION - Despite the progress America has made in diversifying its workforce and its management ranks, the country is backsliding...
May 28, 2013

‘Fast & Furious 6’ tops box office: Is diversity the secret to its success?

theGRIO REPORT - 'Fast & Furious 6' debuted in theaters as loud and vociferous as ever, demonstrating how a uniquely…
May 21, 2013

Farai Chideya: Journalism is heading for ‘GOP-style problems’

MSNBC - In her most recent piece for The Nation, acclaimed journalist Farai Chideya critiques the American news media’s lack…
May 1, 2013

'Downton Abbey' adds first recurring black character for season 4

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER - 'Downton Abbey' is ramping up its roster of fresh cast, inking a deal with Gary Carr (TV's…
April 29, 2013

In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites

WASHINGTON (AP) - America's blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures…
April 24, 2013

Harold Washington's historic mayoral inauguration celebrated in Chicago 30 years later

theGRIO REPORT - As Chicagoans mark the 30th anniversary of its first African-American mayor Harold Washington’s inauguration on April 29,…
April 12, 2013

MLB forms diversity committee, focus on black players

NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball has created a task force that will study how to increase diversity in…
April 2, 2013

‘Walking Dead’ diversity often overshadowed by rating success

theGRIO REPORT - The season finale of AMC’s The Walking Dead drew a record 12.4 million viewers Sunday night –…
March 13, 2013

White House: Obama committed to diverse cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to criticism from a fellow Democrat, the White House said Tuesday that anyone unhappy with the…
February 20, 2013

Tim Scott, Marco Rubio and the GOP's diversity primary

ANALYSIS - But a more quiet shift is also taking place: the party that officially opposes affirmative action is heavily…
February 12, 2013

Report finds some gains for minority actors in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — The percentage of minority actors working on Broadway and at the top 16 not-for-profit theater companies…
February 5, 2013

More diversity likely in next Obama job selections

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he prepares to announce a new wave of Cabinet and other senior posts, President Barack Obama…
February 1, 2013

New study: No racial bias against black scientists

theGRIO REPORT - A 2011 article in Science uncovered that black scientists are more likely to be rejected for medical…
January 31, 2013

Obama pledges to build diverse team as part of his 'legacy'

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama pledged this week that his second term team of top advisers will include more blacks,…
January 31, 2013

Mo Cowan becomes US senator: Can blacks win without appointment?

theGRIO REPORT - There is one common trend that stands out when considering African-Americans and the U.S. Senate: Both of…
January 30, 2013

Rep. Alcee Hastings accuses Obama of ignoring minority candidates for Cabinet

theGRIO REPORT - Florida congressman Alcee Hastings lashed out at the Obama administration during a recent appearance at the National…
January 24, 2013

NAACP's Ben Jealous criticizes Obama's lack of cabinet diversity

theGRIO REPORT - In a recent interview with the Politico, NAACP president Ben Jealous criticized President Barack Obama for the…
January 20, 2013

NFL considers revisions to Rooney Rule

(AP) - Eight teams hired new coaches and seven more filled general manager positions with the New York Jets completing…
January 18, 2013

Africa 'deserves' more places at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Africa deserves more than five places at the World Cup, the Cameroon Football Federation president says...