ASIAN AMERICANS IN THE USA Asian Americans comprise about 5.6% of the United States. Among them, the Chinese Americans, with 3.79 million—constitute the largest Asian ethnic group in the U.S. Most of them arrived at this country in three separate immigration waves, each characterized by its own set of reasons for migration. The first wave … Continue reading Chinese Americans: Railroads to Fiber Optics – by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
Do you recall the last time you heard a casual remark about the stereotype of one particular racial/ethnic group? These are not blatant racist jokes, but stereotypical comments such as: “White men can’t jump.” “Latinos are lazy.” “Blacks are better runners.” “Natives are drunks.” “Asians can’t drive.”
To honor the success of Asian Americans in this country, I would like to highlight the professional lives of five prominent Asian female executives. They have demonstrated a sense of pride in their own heritage and that this has not diminished their professional success in the western world. They are among the most powerful women … Continue reading Asian American Women Executives You Should Know — by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
Not long ago, Texas made history. It became a majority minority state. In other words, the minorities together make up more than 50% of the population. Here in Texas, diversity is a buzzword. Not only does it attract attention, it gets people excited, who now want to jump on the bandwagon to organize diversity initiatives … Continue reading When Minorities become the Majority — by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
The nation is crying out for universal health care reform to provide adequate health insurance for the diverse citizens in the nation. Yet, American diversity includes a group of individuals who remain silent as they continue to face limited access to health care because of their limited English proficiency (LEP). A study released by the … Continue reading American Koreans and Healthcare – by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
To many of us, the idea of using two sticks with one hand to pick up a piece of chicken or vegetable from a plate or bowl and putting that same piece of chicken or vegetable into our mouth without dropping it is beyond one’s imagination. However, this is what one out of every five … Continue reading Chopsticks Made in the USA – Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
Many thanks to the ADR Advisors for helping make the American Diversity Report an exemplary inclusion resource. Scroll down to see their profiles. ADR Advisor: Deborah P. Ashton, Ph.D., CDM Dr. Deborah Ashton is a HR and DEI executive with 30+ years of global and Fortune 500 experience. She led DEI at Medtronic, Darden Restaurants, Harley-Davidson, … Continue reading Advisory Board→
During the COVID-19 pandemic, employee diversity and wellness came under the spotlight like never before. Corporations sought to support workers both in the office and at home, and a major pre-pandemic cultural shift completed its arc. In addition, employers have been making significant strides in diversifying their workforces. Focusing on diversity and offering innovative benefits that … Continue reading Supporting Employee Diversity and Wellness – by Julia Morris→
A Tribute to the ‘Conscience of Congress’ As he’s laid to rest, there are no shortage of salutes to Congressman John Lewis, the formidable civil rights activist and legislator from Georgia who departed this earth on July 17, 2020, at the age of 80. Mr. Lewis was a larger than life figure, a fierce, fiery … Continue reading RIP John Lewis – By Elwood Watson→
As a young girl, I lived in a middle-class Black community surrounded by people who made me feel that I was incredible and could do anything I set her mind to. It was a recipe for constant conflict with a racist, sexist society and its institutions throughout the rest of my life.
