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		Navy Leadership Emphasizes Diversity 2009 Is a Unique Year in the History of the U.S. Navy For the first time in their history, there are four black Vice Admirals (VADMs).They are Commander, Naval Surface Forces/Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet VADM Derwood C. Curtis; Naval Surgeon General VADM Adam M. Robinson, Jr.; U.S. Second Fleet Commander VADM Mel Williams, Jr.; and Naval Inspector General VADM Anthony L. Winns. Profiles in Diversity Journal is privileged to have had the opportunity to interview each VADM individually, and discuss the history and opportunities that the Navy has provided them. We are honored to present to you our exclusive interviews with these four amazing officers. Click to Access The Complete Article >>

		Influential African Americans in Business 2009 Black History Month This is the time of year when we traditionally pause to remember the great, influential African-American leaders who have made their mark in the world. We remember the legacies of all those who pioneered civil rights in America. But we must also remember and celebrate the contributions of those African-Americans who have made their mark in the business world. Click to Access The Complete Article >>

		International Innovations in Diversity Awards Feature The 2009 Winners & Awards of Excellence The companies listed in this special article have distinguished themselves by virtue of the innovative approach they have taken to advance diversity in the workplace and in the communities they serve. In almost all cases, their efforts can be imitated and implemented by others who are still searching for the spark to ignite their own programs. Click to Access The Complete Article >>

		Dear President Obama Profiles in Diversity Journal has invited leaders in the business world to offer their thoughts to the leader of the free world by posing the question, "If you had the opportunity for a one-on-one meeting with Barack Obama, what advice would you give him as he begins his term as President?" Click to Access The Complete Article >>

		African-American Heritage Feature Black Leaders Leading Certainly, there have been role models for African Americans in all walks of life, from the city streets to the board room. But think about this question: Who else was important to your own journey? That’s the question we posed in mini-interviews with more than two dozen business leaders. Click to Access The Complete Article >>

		Asian/Pacific-Heritage Feature Lighting the Past, Present, and Future The theme for this year’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is “Lighting the Past, Present, and Future.” The nine contributors here touch on all three aspects in ways that are both humbling and inspiring. Their personal and professional achievements affirm the wisdom of embracing cultural diversity in our workplace and our communities. Click to Access The Complete Article >>

		Supplier Diversity Feature Strategies from the Experts In a recent survey of a select group of leading organizations,Profiles in Diversity Journal found that many companies still struggle with aspects of their supplier diversity programs. these range from finding diverse suppliers with sufficient capacity to meet the needs of the organization to sustaining momentum for a supplier diversity program that may not be well understood within the company. to a certain extent, each company seems to have its own issues Click to Access The Complete Article >>

		Corporate Philanthropy Feature Success Stories of the Year We recently invited our readers to share the ways their companies make a difference in their communities and the world. Of those who responded, the depth of their commitment, the diversity of their reach, and the quality of their programs astonished us. Corporate philanthropy is alive and well. The examples in this feature prove it. Click to Access The Complete Article >>

		International Innovations in Diversity Awards Feature The 2008 Winners & Awards of Excellence The companies listed in this special article have distinguished themselves by virtue of the innovative approach they have taken to advance diversity in the workplace and in the communities they serve. In almost all cases, their efforts can be imitated and implemented by others who are still searching for the spark to ignite their own programs. Click to Access The Complete Article >>