New Guide Keeps Diversity Conversations Authentic

Chicago human resource executive and former chief diversity officer is now the author of a dynamic new diversity book, Profitable Diversity: How Economic Inclusion Can Lead to Success....

Frank Savage Knows How to Sail Against the Wind

Frank Savage has a theory about what it will take to bring down the rate of African-American unemployment, which is hovering at 14 percent, higher than any other group in the nation....

GDN Book Feature: Duty Call: Rendezvous With Destiny

The author details how the potential of many readers is like a jewel, in that it is hidden under layers of lifetime experiences both positive and negative, and how to rediscover significance through the origin of humanity....

Un-Sung Hero of the Civil Rights Movement

In view of the young black man who was being installed as the chief of police, my mind raced back instantly to the sacrifices made by the young men and women...

First Lady: Math, Science Important to Nation

Written by The Associated Press | 04 May 2010

First lady Michelle Obama Energy Department's National Science Bowl and read bonus questions during the middle school championship match First lady Michelle Obama told middle and high school science teams Monday that the nation will need their skills and enthusiasm to prosper.

Mrs. Obama visited the Energy Department's National Science Bowl and read bonus questions during the middle school championship match.

Latina Appointed to Key Post at U.S. Minority Development Business Agency

Written by PRNewswire-USNewswire 2010 | 04 May 2010

Alejandra Castillo has been appointed to serve as National Deputy Director of the Minority Business Development Agency Former Clinton administration staffer Alejandra Castillo has been appointed to serve as National Deputy Director of the Minority Business Development Agency.

Her appointment drew praise this week from the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Wal-Mart Teaches Florida Teens About Entrepeneurship

Written by Toluse Olorunnipa | 04 May 2010

a small group of student-entrepreneurs got a behind-the-scenes look at how the world's largest retailer does business. A dozen students from Miami's Jackson Senior High School toured the Wal-Mart Supercenter As they try to kick start one-person companies, a small group of student-entrepreneurs got a behind-the-scenes look at how the world's largest retailer does business.

A dozen students from Miami's Jackson Senior High School toured the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Hialeah Gardens Tuesday, getting business tips from the store's high-level managers.

Greenlining Institute Summit: College, Early Vision Keys to Finding Right Career Path

Written by HispanicBusiness.com | 04 May 2010

The second panel of the day focused on the importance of not just work or jobs, but actual careers, to achieve the American Dream.The title of the panel was "Creating Opportunities to Achieve the American Dream," and began with an opening address by Michael Peevey, President of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Pew Hispanic Center Report Sheds Light On Ilegal Immigration Debate

Written by Andrea Whiting, HispanicBusiness.com | 04 May 2010

On the heels of a controversial illegal immigration bill in Arizona, a Pew Hispanic Center report released this week sheds some new light on the effectiveness of immigration efforts, as well as the Hispanic experience in America.

Bill Gates Talks Makin' the World a Healthier Place

Written by The Philadelphia Inquirer 2010 | 04 May 2010

Entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Bill Gates received the Bower Award for Business Leadership on Thursday from the Franklin Institute. Earlier in the day, he spent 30 minutes answering questions from a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter on such diverse issues as global health, nuclear energy and electronic privacy.