Archive for tag: discrimination

Chikezie and Cries of Racism

March 27, 2008 10:50 am Entertainment

The conclusion of last night’s American Idol Results Show found two African-Americans and one Hispanic in the bottom three. Almost as a knee-jerk reaction, cries went up across the internet of racism, discrimination, and manipulation by white producers. Statistically speaking, the show is no more discriminatory against African-Americans than it is against Anglo-Americans.

Women in the Boardroom: Still a Tough Climb

March 7, 2008 2:28 pm Careers

Why don’t we see more women in the boardroom? Theories abound. All of them are bound to get emotional, even angry, reactions. The truth is, however, that no one really knows. But they do have some pretty good guesses.