The Competitive Advantage of Being Black

“Race is just one attribute that can be used to someone’s benefit, says Joe Watson, CEO of StrategicHire, a Virginia-based diversity consulting firm. “It used to be that being African American was always a disadvantage. That has shifted. You still have to deliver results, and expect to deliver at a higher level. You still have [...]

African Americans, Russell Simmons & Blood Diamonds

“I have long been against purchasing diamonds. My wife and I got engaged in the mid-90’s and we were both clear that no diamond engagement rings (yes, she bought me one, too) would be purchased.”
“So, needless to say, with that one exception, I have erred on the side of believing that avoiding diamonds may help [...]

Quote of the Day: Compounding Ignorance

“An ignorant person who thinks he’s enlightened is completely mentally polluted and is simply compounding the ignorance he already has.”–LamaYeshe