GD ieNews | Vol. 3, No. 22 | November 30, 2004
Embracing Diversity
It’s no surprise that many financial services organizations are spending so much time and effort to attract a more diverse range of customers and staff. We start, after all, from a point where products have been developed, and policies have been made, by groups that may no longer make up the majority voice of the UK. (By 2010, less than 20% of the workforce will be white, male, non-disabled and under 45.) Continue»
Posted on November 30, 2004 to Employer News | Comments
America the Bilingual
Hispanics, without apology, refuse to “assimilate,” if that means giving up their culture and language. When it comes to breakfast cereal, Hispanics collectively indicated their choice would be determined by which one advertises in Spanish: Post Raisin Bran or Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. Corporate America listened. Continue»
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Asian Americans & Politics
The district’s boundaries were re-drawn in 2001 with the aim of getting an Asian American elected to the Legislature. Meng ran in 2002 but lost to fellow Democrat Barry Grodenchik. He beat incumbent Grodenchik in this year’s primary amid some controversy over the role of race in the election. Continue»
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Universities Retreating from Affirmative Action
Though we celebrated the narrow 5-4 Supreme Court ruling upholding the concept of affirmative action, we didn’t realize that some universities, still facing threats from Right-wing think tanks and law firms, would back-peddle on affirmative action. That was a serious miscalculation. Continue»
Posted on November 30, 2004 to Education News | Comments
Chase Bank Tries to Pull a Fast One
When I called Chase I didn’t have to ask to have that fee waived. As soon as I mentioned that it was on my statement the rep removed it instantly! If they really believed that I was completely at fault they may not have done this so quickly. Also, the rep and supervisor seemed well versed in arguing their points and my guess is that it’s because they have had practice or training on the topic. Continue»
Posted on November 30, 2004 to Consumer Ed. | Comments
Scam Targets Black Investors
U.S. District Judge Robert J. Timlin granted the SEC an emergency temporary restraining order against three Asian American defendants, halting their solicitation of investors in an alleged fraudulent investment scheme. Continue»
Posted on November 30, 2004 to Consumer Ed. | Comments
You decide: Will the economy control Social Security?
Before I explain how, let me highlight the candidates‚ differences. Sen. Kerry said he planned no changes to Social Security’s current operation. If shortfalls became apparent, he would have assembled a panel of experts to recommend changes. This approach was used in the 1980s when Social Security was last modified. Continue»
Posted on November 30, 2004 to Consumer Ed. | Comments
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