- Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Owners Still Fulfilling the Dream
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written on January 20, 2012
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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This week we’re celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968). He was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later changed his name to Martin. He served as the co-pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta after following in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather. He was educated in the segregated Georgia public schools, where he graduated at the age of fifteen, and got his B.A. from Morehouse College like his father and grandfather.
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- This Halloween Season is about More than Tricks and Treats for Some ...but about Diversity
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written on November 03, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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October 31st is considered a fun holiday by many; it’s Halloween. Many adults get into this holiday by dressing up and having costume parties just like children. However, that’s not everyone’s feeling, thoughts, and experiences.
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- Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year
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written on October 14, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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In the fall of each year, there are several Jewish Holidays that occur. I will focus on a series of articles highlighting each of these holidays in my next few writings. Rosh Hashanah is the holiday which starts off the Jewish New Year and according to Jewish tradition is the anniversary of the creation of the world.
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- Yom Kippur: One of the Jewish High Holy Days
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written on October 14, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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In the fall of each year, there are several Jewish Holidays that occur. This article will focus on Yom Kippur, which is the Day of Atonement and the second of the two High Holy Days. It comes ten days after Rosh Hashanah on the 10th of Tishrei.
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- Language Barriers in the Workplace
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written on September 12, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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More and more foreign born workers are becoming a part of our working community. Also, this is becoming a focus here in Northeast Ohio as the Global Cleveland Initiative has been launched.
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- Are you the housekeepers? A stereotype at work...
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written on September 08, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Recently, my business partner, Ruth E. Ramos Clifford, and I were recently traveling for work and stayed at a wonderful bed and breakfast. We had gotten dressed and were wearing our organization uniform: polos and black pants. We had come downstairs and were sitting at a table for breakfast.
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- The Impact of Stereotypes on Business Owners
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written on September 07, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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As business owners, stereotypes impact our businesses. Stereotypes are making generalizations about a group of people and saying that all people that belong to that group behave the same way.
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- Size Discrimination in the Workplace
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written on August 29, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Size is another area of diversity that isn’t discussed much in the workplace but is an aspect where people are discriminated. This is an area of discrimination that people are just starting to address.
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- Immigration and its Impact on Diversity (Part 3)
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written on June 13, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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In the last 2 posts, I have discussed 10 myths about immigration. They include: 1) Most immigrants are here illegally; 2) It's just as easy to enter the country legally today as it was when my ancestors arrived; 3) There’s a way to enter the country legally for anyone who wants to get in line; 4) My ancestors learned English, but today’s immigrants refuse; 5) Today’s immigrants don’t want to blend in and become “Americanized.”; 6) Immigrants take good jobs from Americans; 7) Undocumented immigrants bring crime; 8) Undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes but still get benefits; 9) The United States is being overrun by immigrants like never before; and 10) Anyone who enters the country illegally is a criminal. As business owners, we have a responsibility to make our environments inclusive, respectful, and welcoming for all including immigrants.
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- Immigration and its Impact on Diversity Part 2
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written on May 31, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Another area of diversity and inclusion management that is important to address is Immigration. There are many myths and stereotypes that people have regarding immigrants and the immigration process. In the last article that I posted, the following 5 myths were discussed: 1) Most immigrants are here illegally; 2) It's just as easy to enter the country legally today as it was when my ancestors arrived; 3) There’s a way to enter the country legally for anyone who wants to get in line; 4) My ancestors learned English, but today’s immigrants refuse; and 5) Today’s immigrants don’t want to blend in and become “Americanized.” This article will continue the discussion of 5 additional myths.
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- Immigration and its Impact on Diversity - Part 1
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written on April 28, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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There are many myths and misperceptions out there about immigrants and immigration. This article will explore many popular misperceptions.
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- Happy Chinese New Year
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written on February 22, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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The Chinese New Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit and began on February 3rd. The Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and lasts for 15 days.
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- Sexual Orientation- No Gender Expression Explored in Book- My Princess Boy- Part II
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written on February 01, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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In my last article, I discussed a children’s book called My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis. In review, on the surface, it is about a little boy who likes the color pink and wants to wear dresses.
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- Sexual Orientation Explored in Book, My Princess Boy
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written on January 20, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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I was recently introduced to a book called My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis. As the title implies on the surface it is about a little boy who likes the color pink and wants to wear dresses.
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- It Is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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written on December 13, 2010
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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This time of year reminds me of diversity more than most other times of the year. Some Christians struggle with the concept of saying “Happy Holidays” versus “Merry Christmas”. As a Christian who values diversity and inclusion, I prefer saying “Happy Holidays” that way my language includes everyone.
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- R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Tell Me What it Means to You
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written on September 24, 2010
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Respect is one of those words that we all use quite a bit and we usually think that we are using it the same way. From a technical stance we usually define the word respect basically the same. Respect means to feel or show honor or esteem for; hold in high regard; and to consider or treat with deference or dutiful regard.
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- Let Disability be About Ability
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written on September 09, 2010
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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On July 26, 2010, the 20th Year Anniversary was celebrated for creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Tthe establishment of the ADA provides civil rights protections for people with disabilities similar to providing individuals with rights based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion
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- Socioeconomics is More than Dollars and Cents
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written on August 09, 2010
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Diversity consists of more than the aspect of race, although that is typically what we think of as Americans. Race is an important aspect of diversity that impacts many of our lives on a daily basis and the interactions amongst people and groups
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- Building Relationships Helps to Bridge Gaps
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written on November 16, 2009
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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As professionals, building relationships are important to do with individuals who are different from yourself since it helps to bridge the gaps between you and others. Sometimes people are so busy doing the tasks at hand and doing the items on their things to do list that they do not take the time to build relationships with those that they work with on a regular basis.
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- The Golden vs The Platinum Rule
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written on October 07, 2009
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Growing up as children most of us was taught to "do unto others as we would like for them to do unto us." Simply saying for us to treat others as we like to be treated is often referred to as the Golden Rule. After doing Diversity and Inclusion work for so many years, I no longer believe that this Golden Rule is so golden or appropriate anymore.
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- From Tolerance to Inclusion Part 2
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written on August 31, 2009
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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My last posting was sparked by what appears to be our numbness as a society to hate crimes and the large number of organized hate groups that exist in the United States that are based on prejudice and discrimination. I also highlighted the difference between tolerance, acceptance, appreciation, and inclusion. Concluding with the concept that the inclusion is about action and the way in which we behave and treat others in our environment.
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- From Tolerance to Inclusion Part 1
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written on June 29, 2009
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Why is it in 2009 the concept of Diversity and Inclusion still important to discuss? A few weeks ago, on June 10th, a man was murdered at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC by what has been described a as a White Supremacist. What a tragedy!! We heard a little about this initially and then not much. Have we become numb as a society to hate crimes? According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, in 2008 there were 926 active hate groups in the United States with 23 in Ohio.
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- Is It Racist Continued part 2
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written on May 18, 2009
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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In the last article I set up a scenario that many people have been involved in or witnessed. Picture this, there is a person of color who is not performing at work and then their white supervisor is afraid to challenge them on it for fear of being accused of being called a racist. The supervisor is attempting to have a well run organization or department. They are not being racist but trying to be a good supervisor. What can you do to put your good intentions into action when attempting to perform your job as best as possible?
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- The Race Card
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written on April 22, 2009
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Is it racist when a white person calls it when a person of color is wrong? A few years ago, at the time my 10 year old son and I had this discussion about a classmate who was accusing the teachers and administrators at his school of being racist. This situation is a microcosm of what takes place within the workplace on a regular basis. Supervisors who are nervous to comment on a person of color's performance at work when it is not up to par for fear of being accused of being a racist. Or even worst, the fear of being sued and the negative publicity that comes with it.
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- Diversity and InclusionMore than Race
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written on April 03, 2009
by Tameka Taylor
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Diversity Awareness and Education
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Here in America most often when we talk about "diversity", race is the element that most of us focus on. And then here is Northeastern Ohio, when we break race down, most people focus on Blacks and Whites. However, diversity is bigger than that; if it were only about race, life would not be as complicated. If we only included people who are Black and White, we are not being inclusive at all thus leaving out about 16% (1,815,029 people) of Ohioans based on the 2000 Census.
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