[NativeNewYorker]

There isn't a firm in America that, under the watchful eyes of the EEOC and tort lobby, would pass over a qualified black woman.

Naturally, there is no mention of the blacks at the head of Time-Warner, American Express, Merrill Lynch or the national security apparatus.

[joesnuffy]

Play the race card collect a million dollars......

[BadAndy]

Why is the expression "women of color" preferable to "colored women"?

[expatguy]

What Color????

[af_vet_1981]

``There's always that time where you look around and say to yourself, 'What does it take to get ahead? Why does it seem like I'm on a different track than the men and white women in this company?'' said Morales, a Latina.

Umm, could it be because you think of yourself as a WOC first and a team member next ? Exactly what do you bring to the table Ms. Morales ? I mean besides the chip. Oh, and the democrat politics.

[FormerLib]

Actually, this is the legacy of affirmative action. I have seen plenty of cases where someone who could have taken advantage of an affirmative action program is automatically assumed to be less qualified for the position. It truly is pathetic.

[Lazamataz]

``Best Companies for Women of Color,'' held earlier this year in New York. For many attendees, it was their first time participating in a conference specifically for - and about - women of color.

So, I am to understand that pink is not a color.

That's because nobody who is of the hue "pink" will be allowed or represented.

[af_vet_1981]

``In general, European people consciously deny their negative feelings about people of color. They will not discriminate openly and directly,'' said Melba Vasquez, an Austin, Texas-based psychologist, who is a Latina. But, she said, many whites do still feel uncertain or uneasy around people of color. ``Because of those feelings, they will discriminate, often unintentionally, when their behavior can be justified on the basis of some factor other than race or ethnicity.
``When we're anxious and uneasy because we're uncomfortable around certain people, that comes through. One may not be conscious of it, but the receiver usually is.''

Melba, you're toast.

Since the "European people" have the problem I suggest you move to France and solve it. In the meantime, we who are genuine Americans and the "receivers" of your racism would like you to stop your discrimination policies.

[Timesink]

There isn't a firm in America that, under the watchful eyes of the EEOC and tort lobby, would pass over a qualified black woman.

Exactly.

An executive discovers she hasn't been invited for after-work drinks with other executives where key deals are discussed. A young MBA is passed over for an executive training program while others with fewer qualifications are promoted. A newcomer to the firm is continually asked, ``What are you?''

This might be true, if we were talking about fat people. Or "ugly" people. Or those without the right connections to the boss. Or who didn't go to the same school as their supervisor. Or the same frat. On and on and on. But due to race? Don't make me laugh.

[2banana]

Best Companies for Women of Color...

it was their first time participating in a conference specifically for - and about - women of color.

No White Women Need Not Apply (WWNA)

[warchild9]

Next will be affirmative action support of after-hours socializing. (I've actually run across this. In one particularly, obscenely corrupt pharmaceutical company I worked for--it's one of the top three--a certain female of color complained that she was being ignored professionally because the rest of us didn't want to look at her bitchy, hostile face after work, when we weren't being paid to do so. Our manager was completely nonplussed. What could he do? She was promoted shortly afterward, as this company was openly promoting blacks above all others, regardless of qualifications or performance. They said it was "for the government money." Very open about it. And this was during the W presidency, bots.)

//rant off

[The Clemson Tiger]

Perhaps y'all will find people are more comfortable around you when you're not ready to pounce on some ill-conceived but innocent remark and potentially ruin someone's career...

[.cnI redruM]

Translucent women get all the darn breaks!!

[Cable225]

``There is a ladder with different rungs,'' said Lesia Bates Moss, a senior vice president in the real estate finance group at Moody's Investors Service in New York. Moss is black. ``On those rungs, we are very well staggered, starting first and foremost with Caucasian men, who are running most corporations. Women of color are at the bottom of that ladder.''

Hey Lesia, you're the SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT! How many rungs are on this f***ing ladder?

[T.Smith]

"But, she said, many whites do still feel uncertain or uneasy around people of color. ``Because of those feelings, they will discriminate, often unintentionally, when their behavior can be justified on the basis of some factor other than race or ethnicity."

Wow!! This woman is brilliant! I had no idea I was thinking and feeling these things. It's amazing how deftly she is able to read the minds of millions of people she has never met. /sarcasm (as if it wasn't intuitively obvious)

[Old Professer]

I call it the Cracker Jack Syndrome.

[Revolting cat!]

And what do women of monochrome have to say about all that?

[dmanLA]

Yeah.

Short people experience work life differently.
Tall people experience work life differently.
Overweight people experience work life differently.
Skinny people experience work life differently.
Strong people experience work life differently.
Weak people experience work life differently.

....

What a bunch of crybabies!!

[Sofa King]

I get the feeling that some of these people think that life is supposed to be easy. They seem to think that white people are just handed success on a silver platter.

[Scott Mahrle]

``What stood out for me was the different issues and similar issues facing all of us,'' said Gloria D. McDonald, manager of diversity for Prudential Financial Services.

Maybe your poor English skills have something to do with your failure to advance, Gloria.

McDonald is black. ``We had an opportunity to all highlight the positive things we all brought to the workplace.''

[sheik yerbouty]

Wait ten minutes and the "people of cover" will begin whining.