Diversity Posts

  • My Dream For Our Community

    Last Monday, General Mills and UNCF hosted the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast.  I have had the privilege of attending a number of these celebrations over the years and let me tell you, it is always a fun and inspiring party.

    Posted 1/30/13 by Sarah Caruso

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  • Celebrating Black History Month

    February is Black History Month, and I’m focusing on African American literature and history in my reading.

    Posted 2/10/12 by Liz Peterson

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  • Facets of Diversity: Second in a Series

    Fist Bump

    In these increasingly polarized and volatile times, I found the following story to be a good reminder of the power of communication and the power of listening. Add a dash of compassion and stir.

    Posted 2/25/11 by Liz Peterson

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  • Facets of Diversity: First in a Series

    S. Bear Bergman

    I recently read a book that has resulted in a change of view and a change in behavior, along with a subtle reorganization of my knowledge foundation.

    Posted 1/26/11 by Liz Peterson

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  • The Future Is Now

    I just finished the July-August edition of The Futurist and learned many fascinating things as per usual. Here are a few items that were new to me:

    Posted 7/1/10 by Liz

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  • Intro to Critical Thinking

    I read Nylon Road, by Parsua Bashi, over the weekend. A graphic novel (actually a memoir) about growing up in Iran, Nylon Road is also quite an excellent introduction to critical thinking.

    Posted 6/18/10 by Liz

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  • PeaceJam

    Today's blog post is an interview with Dave Ellis, our Domestic Violence Impact Manager who was also involved in PeaceJam over the weekend.

    Posted 4/29/10 by Liz

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