Diversity

In this March 7, 2017 file photo, rowers paddle down the Charles River past the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. A lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against Asian American applicants in Harvard's admissions process is heading to trial in Boston's federal court on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. Harvard denies any discrimination, saying it considers race as one of many factors when considering applicants. (Charles Krupa/AP File)

Why Harvard Should Lose Its Affirmative Action Case

Admission preferences should be based on class rather than race, writes Rich Barlow.

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Oct 15, 2018

Miguel, left, and Natalia Lafourcade perform "Remember Me" from "Coco" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

At The 90th Academy Awards, An Object Lesson In Diversity

As the film industry has evolved, it has usually opened the door for new voices, writes John J. Winters. Let's hope that continues.

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Mar 6, 2018

How To Create More Female Business Executives: Start When They're Children

Twice as many girls were taught to be nice and respectful, writes Deborah Pine, as those taught to be leaders.

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Apr 4, 2017

A Golden Moment — And Missed Opportunity — For American Chefs At The Bocuse d'Or

With so many chefs not represented by Team USA, writes Joshua Lewin, I am left wondering what message we are sending the world about the true richness of America's culinary...

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Feb 23, 2017

In Massachusetts, Repeating History, Hoping For Redemption

Is it possible, writes Lindsey Danis, that the recent uptick in hate crimes in the state can help Massachusetts finally get over its history of hate?

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Dec 28, 2016

In this photo, crowds of people walk toward Selma after taking a symbolic walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Sunday, March 8, 2015, in Selma, Ala. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

The GOP Stumbles On Minority Outreach (Again)

With 2016 campaign jockeying well underway, the Republican missteps of the past week may loom large.

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Mar 10, 2015

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Diversity

Why Harvard Should Lose Its Affirmative Action Case

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At The 90th Academy Awards, An Object Lesson In Diversity

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How To Create More Female Business Executives: Start When They're Children

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A Golden Moment — And Missed Opportunity — For American Chefs At The Bocuse d'Or

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In Massachusetts, Repeating History, Hoping For Redemption

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The GOP Stumbles On Minority Outreach (Again)

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