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9/18/2018

Unfinished Business And Anita Hill. The Impact of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault On Our Society

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Carole and Anita Hill, March 2018

Last spring, I attended the annual diversity dinner of the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA) here in Boston. One of the honorees was Shawna Ferguson, Managing Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Wellington Management. It was a treat cheering Shawna on that evening.

And an even bigger treat was meeting a woman I had admired for many years. Someone who had redefined courage when the odds were stacked against her. That special guest speaker at the NEHRA dinner was none other than Anita Hill, distinguished Brandeis University Professor and champion of the truth during the 1991 Clarence Thomas Senate hearings.

Meeting Anita Hill that evening was an honor and a delight. I approached her table during the dinner and found her gracious, confident and caring. She was delighted to take a photo with me and then delivered a brilliant message on lessons learned...and not learned since those harrowing days in 1991.

As we await the possible FBI Investigation and subsequent hearings of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford in the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court hearings, let's not forget the lifetime sacrifice and courage of Anita Hill. She was ridiculed, mocked, and humiliated by the all-white male Senate boys club some 27 years ago. Despite Hill's testimony of sexual harassment, Clarence Thomas was confirmed a Supreme Court Justice and remains to this day one of the most disliked people in the black community. Anita Hill, however, is respected throughout the country and has led a dignified life of service throughout. And her actions led to countless women and men standing up and speaking out against sexual harassment, sexual assault and related acts of violence around the world.

We have a LONG way to go. This week's sudden turn of events in the Kavanaugh hearings show that sexual assault has a long memory.

Below are several Anita Hill quotes to ponder, contemplate and discuss as we examine unfinished business in our sexualized society. Brush up on your own knowledge of the issues and check out my free course on sexual harassment, Here's the link:
http://www.tellcarole.com/high-stakes-sexual-harassment.html

And join the Multicultural Symposium Series where we will talk about these issues and many more related to sexual harassment, sexual assault and finding new ways to bring dignity and respect into the lives of those who deserved to be heard and believed.

-Carole Copeland Thomas

Quotes by Anita Hill:

"I have no personal vendetta against Clarence Thomas. I seek only to provide the committee with information which it may regard as relevant."

"I resent the idea that people would blame the messenger for the message, rather than looking at the content of the message itself."

"It would have been more comfortable to remain silent."

"I thought that by saying no and explaining my reasons my employer would abandon his social suggestions. However, to my regret, in the following few weeks, he continued to ask me out on several occasions."

"I became the messenger who had to be killed."

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12/21/2017

15 Reasons Why Women Won't Tell (Understanding The Victim's Side of Sexual Harassment)

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It's easy to dismiss the charges of those who make claims of sexual harassment. I've heard the responses from those who have either never been a victim or have simply forgotten past incidences where they were either the victim or the perpetrator. "I don't believe them," they say. Or, "Why did they wait so long to bring charges to the guy?" Or, "It can't be true! Mr. X is such a nice guy. He wouldn't hurt a flea!"

These comments mount up to potent ammunition AGAINST the accuser and can often shut down a viable complaint before it's even uttered.

Today's show will examine 15 credible reasons why women won't tell and why too often the guy gets away Scott free because he knows the court of public opinion often swings in his favor.

In this era of high profile men losing their jobs, their status, and their reputation, too often it's the woman who suffers EVEN MORE when she is compelled to keep her mouth shut.

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The 15 Reasons Why Women Won’t Tell

1. They are vulnerable.

2. They feel powerless.

3. They are AFRAID! Fear.

4. They have been threatened.

5. It causes internal threats to their job security.

6. It causes external threats to their job security.

7. Lingering Questioning: Am I To Blame?

8. You may not be believed.

9. Fear of Retaliation.

10. Fear of Isolations by colleagues, friends, and family.

11. They are not secure in understanding the company’s sexual harassment policy.

12. Society will blame them, and they will be left, “Holding the bag.”

13. Lack of training.

14. Lack of confidence.

15. The tendency to be risk-averse.

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12/14/2017

Turbocharge Thursday Ebony Winter Gala and Ways To Prevent Sexual Harassment

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Today we'll cover opposite ends of the spectrum from the fun and festive to the courageous and confrontational.

During our first segment, we'll talk with the leadership team that is producing this year's Ebony Winter Gala here in Boston. It will attract some 4000 attendees who dress up and dance the night away...all for a good cause.

Our second segment will tackle the ever-present subject of sexual harassment, with practical ways to stop the action before it strangles your spirit. It's the hottest topic impacting news journalists, to corporate types to Alabama senatorial candidates. There are ways that you can be prepared, while pushing off unwanted advances on your job.

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Date: Friday, December 15, 2017
Hynes Convention Center, Boston
NABA in association with The United Minority Professionals cordially invites you to the 30th Annual Ebony Winter!
This year's event will be better than ever with more surprises and announcements to come plus the great value and entertainment you have come to expect from the premiere Boston event.

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**Three different rooms with DJs spinning Old Skool, House, Hip Hop,Top 40, Afrobeats, Caribbean & International Jamz and Live Music Performances

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11/17/2011

Sexual Abuse and Racism: The Elephants In The Room

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Today’s show explores the turbulent realities of sexual harassment, abuse and racism in three high profile world cases: Herman Cain, Penn State, and FIFA’s Sepp Blatter.

As a 24 year diversity professional, I have a growing concern about the state of diversity and multiculturalism in our world. With technological advances at an all time high, there are still some realities that just haven’t gone away. Yes, we have made quantum leaps forward in certain areas of diversity. For that I am quite pleased. American has its first Black President, truly one of our society’s great achievement. But lurking in the background are age old offenses that simply have been swept under the rug.

Case in point: The 4 Sexual Harassment allegations against Republican presidential nominee Herman Cain. And most recently the explosive Penn State tragedies where 8 or more young boys were allegedly molested over a 15 year period by retired asst. coach Jerry Sandusky. In Europe football/soccer fans and pros alike are calling for FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s resignation after his remarks about racism on the field downplayed its volatility.
Put on your thinking cap and weigh in on this pressing matters dogging the advancement of TRUE diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion.

Facts About Sexual Harassment
Source: www.eeoc.gov

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

Sexual harassment can occur in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to the following:

The victim as well as the harasser may be a woman or a man. The victim does not have to be of the opposite sex.
The harasser can be the victim's supervisor, an agent of the employer, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or a non-employee.
The victim does not have to be the person harassed but could be anyone affected by the offensive conduct.
Unlawful sexual harassment may occur without economic injury to or discharge of the victim.
The harasser's conduct must be unwelcome.

It is helpful for the victim to directly inform the harasser that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop. The victim should use any employer complaint mechanism or grievance system available.

When investigating allegations of sexual harassment, EEOC looks at the whole record: the circumstances, such as the nature of the sexual advances, and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. A determination on the allegations is made from the facts on a case-by-case basis.

Prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers are encouraged to take steps necessary to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. They should clearly communicate to employees that sexual harassment will not be tolerated. They can do so by establishing an effective complaint or grievance process and taking immediate and appropriate action when an employee complains.
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