Diversity Resources
Resources on
- diversity in the community and workplace
- understanding racial prejudice and bias
- organizations and groups promoting equality
Books
After whiteness: unmaking an American majority by Mike Hill
A critically nuanced analysis that engages questions of race, humanistic inquiry, intellectual labor, and the democratic function of critical thought.
Blink: the power of thinking without thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
Goes beyond discussions of race in its exploration of how people make split-second judgments of other people and situations.
Building on the promise of diversity: how we can move to the next level in our workplaces, our communities, and our society R. Roosevelt Thomas (e-book)
Often controversial, always entertaining, this book is a must-read for all business leaders.
Hard road to freedom : the story of African America by James Oliver Horton
Highlights the contributions and struggles of black people in the U.S. from their arrival from Africa to the twenty-first century.
Harvard business review on managing diversity by Harvard Business School Press (e-book)
This collection of classic and cutting-edge articles, case studies, and first person perspectives provides a broad range of perspectives on affirmative action, career development for minorities and women, and other HR-related policies.
His Panic: why Americans fear hispanics in the U.S. by Geraldo Rivera
Examines the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S., fueled partly by what may be the single most divisive issue in America today: illegal immigration.
It's the little things : the everyday interactions that get under the skin of Blacks and whites by Lena Williams
"What Blacks and Whites say about each other, but not to each other."
One drop of blood: the American misadventure of race by Scott Malcomson
An exhaustive, introspective study of America's obsession with color.
Putting diversity to work: how to successfully lead a diverse workforce by Simma Lieberman (e-book)
This book focuses on the business case and best practices for bringing the best out of all kinds of people.
White like me : reflections on race from a privileged son by Tim J. Wise
"An honest, searching, personal look at white privilege."
White privilege: essential readings on the other side of racism edited by Paula S. Rothenberg
An entry-level text for those seeking a deeper understanding of racial issues. A valuable starting point with numerous references.
Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria? and other conversations about race by Beverly Daniel Tatum
An insightful exploration of the varieties of Americans' experience with race and racism in everyday life.
Organizations
Comprehensive Countywide Diversity Initiative
Contact: Judy Goldsmith
email: judygold@charter.net
“The mission of the CCDI is to inspire and facilitate a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming Fond du Lac community”
National Diversity Foundation
Contact: Beverly Dwyer
email: bdwyer@nationaldiversity.org
“The mission of the NDF is to make diversity learning a vigorous and constant influence on institutional purpose and educational practice”
United for Diversity
Contact: Arnie Albertz
email: arniealbertz@yahoo.com
“United for Diversity promotes unity and understanding; embracing and celebrating differences among all people in the Fond du Lac community”
Websites of Interest
damaliayo.com
“Creatively fighting racism since 1976”
implicit.harvard.edu/implicit
Blends basic research and educational outreach in a virtual laboratory at which visitors can examine their own hidden biases.
www.fdlco.wi.gov/Index.aspx?page=99
Fond du Lac County Countywide Diversity Initiatives
www.public.iastate.edu/~savega/multicul.htm
“A list of links to websites that focus on more than one racial or ethnic group, or on diversity issues in general”
www.understandingprejudice.org
“A web site for students, teachers, and others interested in the causes and consequences of prejudice”
www.unitedfordiversity.org
“Promotes unity and understanding, embracing and celebrating differences among all people in the Fond du Lac community”
Other Resourcs at the Library
Spanish language materials
Hispanic Connection webpage
Hmong language materials
Language-learning materials
Books on CD and cassette tape
Large print books
Links to e-books
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