 | | Diversity in the News | December 14, 2011 | LEAD STORY
The Top 10 Diversity News Events of 2011
From terrorist attacks to mass protests to an unexpected box office hit, there has been no shortage of engaging diversity-related news events this year. As 2011 comes to a close, Diversity Best Practices looks back at the past 12 months and highlights 10 events that have shaped the way we view diversity and inclusion.
The events on this list involve a wide range of demographic populations; geographical locations; and social, political, and business issues. As the result of these events, debates have been sparked, policies have been changed, and governments have been toppled.
How did Diversity Best Practices choose the moments featured on this list?
There were hundreds of happenings throughout the year to consider. Diversity Best Practices’ editorial team selected events based on how they advanced the diversity and inclusion discussion and challenged our perceptions of key diversity and inclusion issues...READ MORE
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WOW! Fact
On average, gay men and women spend 12.2 hours per week watching television, 10.5 hours listening to music, 6.7 hours listening to radio, and 5.8 hours reading. (Community Marketing, Inc.)
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