Category: - Carole Copeland Thomas

7/28/2016

Five Ways To Strengthen Your Political Perspective For November

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With the political conventions nearing an end, it’s time for you to develop a comprehensive, defendable AND rational perspective on the presidential campaigns. Please don’t say, “I don’t get involved in politics.” That’s a copout! You don’t have to broadcast your political opinion to the next reporter you meet. And I am aware that some of you are in sensitive positions at work that prevent you from “speaking your mind.”

What I know is that if you are an American citizen you must VOTE and you must become informed about the issues. That is your requirement for citizenship and a small price to pay for the freedoms we take for granted in this great land.

Today Carole will share FIVE WAYS to strengthen your political perspective so that you will become an informed citizen. Not just for the upcoming November 8th General Election that will either make Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump the winner…but a strategy that you can use for EVERY election in your town or village. Take out your pen, paper or smartphone and let’s design a political gameplan that’s right for YOU and the candidates of YOUR choice!

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ELECTION DAY 2016

The United States presidential election of 2016, constitutionally prescribed to occur on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, will be the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election. Voters will select presidential electors who in turn will vote for a new president and vice president through the Electoral College.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2016

1/16/2014

King’s Legacy On Today’s Society and 10 Useful Websites To Help You Grow in 2014

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King’s Legacy On Today’s Society and 10 Useful Websites To Help You Grow In 2014

As we celebrate what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 85th birthday, here are my thoughts:

Dr. King would marvel at the election and reelection of our first Black president...but would cringe at the racial backlash President Obama has received since being in office.

Dr. King would celebrate the 49th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act...but would cringe at the new voter suppression laws around the country and the countless Americans/African Americans who are too lazy to vote.

Dr. King would applaud the numerous business giants in the Black community, but would cringe at the wealth gap between Whites and people of color.

Dr. King would want to shake the hand of every educational achiever, but would cringe at the achievement gap among urban youth in the US and beyond.

We’ll explore these four areas of opportunity and concern from a “King” perspective
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We’ll share 10 Useful Websites to help you go AND grow in personal and professional success.

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10 Useful Websites

www.bbc.com

www.census.gov

www.religioustolerance.org

www.storycorps.org

www.whitehouse.gov

www.lynda.com

www.un.org

www.wikipedia.org

www.coursera.org

mssconnect.com www

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8/29/2013

Equal Access In The Workplace: Is Diversity Succeeding On YOUR Job?

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Now that the week of commemorations paying tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington has ended, where is America headed in its fight for freedom and justice for all? President Obama spoke yesterday at the site of Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream Speech” ... but has their twin message of equality and activism made its way to the board rooms, offices and factory floors across America?

Is Racial Diversity Succeeding On YOUR Job? Or has it lost its potency in the wake of name changes and add-ons...including words like “Inclusion?”

We’ll look at the landscape of the American workplace with veteran diversity professional and Immediate Past Chair of the National Black MBA Association William Wells, Jr. And we’ll determine the necessary steps companies, human resource professionals, and business leaders should take to keep the effectiveness of Diversity in place for generations to come.

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About William Wells, Jr.

Bill Wells is President, W. Wells & Associates, LLC, a management consulting company specializing in diversity strategy and inclusion solutions. Bill works with his clients to develop strategic plans focused on creating a culture of inclusion and addressing important diversity related issues impacting the workforce, workplace and marketplace. Additionally, Bill provides coaching, consultation and guidance to senior executive leaders through culture change and transformation. Bill’s work is also focused on helping client organizations achieve recognition as an “Employer of Choice” as well as a “Great Place to Work”.

Previously, Bill served as Managing Partner for InclusionINC, serving as a thought leader and diversity practitioner/strategist in the diversity and inclusion space. Prior to this role, Bill served as president of W. Wells & Associates, LLC. In 2000, Bill was appointed to the position of Vice President, Global Diversity /Chief Diversity Officer for The St. Paul Companies (now Travelers). Bill also served as the company’s EEO/AAP Officer. In that role, Bill was responsible for managing the design, development and implementation of the enterprise wide diversity and inclusion process. Earlier in his career, Bill held various executive level positions in both the telecommunications and insurance industries including general management, operations, customer service, finance, marketing, IT and HR.

Bill has also served as co-producer, Master of Ceremonies/Host and legacy contributor, for the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity & Inclusion. Bill also served as President, Twin Cities Chapter, National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and was instrumental in creating a nationally recognized program designed to enhance recruitment, development, advancement and retention of diverse business professionals in the Twin Cities. The program was also designed to promote the Twin Cities as a destination and great place to live, work and thrive. Bill is also the former Chairman of the Board for NBMBAA and continues to serve on the Association’s national Board of Directors.

As an expert diversity and inclusion practitioner, and organizational effectiveness specialist, Bill speaks at various national, regional and local conferences. Additionally, Bill designs and facilitates a variety of workshops including executive leadership retreats and various other programs addressing organizational and human resources issues. Bill also serves on boards both nationally and locally and continues to work as a mentor/coach for diverse business professionals across the country. Beyond that, Bill has also participated in a special global mentoring program designed to assist high-potential female executives develop important skills to help them effectively navigate and advance their careers in the corporate sector. Throughout his career, Bill has received numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award – Multicultural Forum, Chairman’s Leadership Award - Diversity Champions, Corporate Innovation Award, Outstanding Achiever in Business & Industry and Outstanding MBA of the Year.

Bill holds an MBA degree with a major in Marketing, a graduate certificate in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Psychology major. Bill is a life member of both the NBMBAA and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

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7/4/2013

Sights and Sounds Of The Fourth Of July...Why Freedom Matters To Me

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Photo Collage From Left To Right:
Top: George Washington, First US President and Revolutionary War General, Eleanor Roosevelt, Womens' and Civil Rights Advocate and Wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt , Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Abraham Lincoln,
Bottom: Abagail and John Adams--John Adams was the 2nd US President and NEVER OWNED SLAVES, President Barack Obama.

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You just have to look at the sudden change of leadership in Egypt after their first democratically held election to understand why freedom matters throughout the world. Or why countless people are dying in the streets of Syria and Afghanistan to comprehend the complexity of the struggle for freedom.

As a seventh generation American whose roots go back to slavery in the South, I don't take my freedom for granted and know the steep price paid to keep this country "free." We are FAR from perfect and have sooooo much to correct. We have complex diversity and multicultural dynamics to assess and implement throughout the 50 states and its territories. And issues of class and economic disparities and voting rights are center stage in our fight for equality and fairness.

Despite the inequities, America is still a leading world power where liberty is valued and appreciated. We will salute the men and women past and present who paved the way to build the American society, and look at ways where we can get better in this never ending struggle to maintain "freedom for all."

July Fourth History:
Source: Wikipedia

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.

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1/24/2013

Lincoln, King, and Obama: Visionary Masters of All Times

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All month we’ve talked about the importance of creating a vision statement and a mission statement. They will form the very foundation of your walk in life and your path for your future.

In commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 84th birthday of our great civil rights leader and the Second Inauguration of our 44th President, we’ll examine the legacies of President Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Barack Obama. Their words AND actions have changed and enhanced the United States and the World.

All from visionary leaders, whose visions and missions will live with us forever.
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Excepts from The Letter From The Birmingham Jail
by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

April 16, 1963

MY DEAR FELLOW CLERGYMEN:
While confined here in the Birmingham City Jail, I came across your recent statement calling our present activities "unwise and untimely." Seldom, if ever, do I pause to answer criticism of my work and ideas. If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross my desk, my secretaries would be engaged in little else in the course of the day, and I would have no time for constructive work. But since I feel that you are men of genuine goodwill and your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I would like to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms.
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In any nonviolent campaign there are four basic steps: 1) Collection of the facts to determine whether injustices are alive. 2) Negotiation. 3) Self-purification and 4) Direct action. We have gone through all of these steps in Birmingham. There can be no gainsaying of the fact that racial injustice engulfs this community.

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You may well ask: "Why direct action? Why sit-ins, marches, etc.? Isn't negotiation a better path?" You are exactly right in your call for negotiation. Indeed, this is the purpose of direct action. Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has constantly refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue. It seeks so to dramatize the issue that it can no longer be ignored. I just referred to the creation of tension as a part of the work of the nonviolent resister.

This may sound rather shocking. But I must confess that I am not afraid of the word tension. I have earnestly worked and preached against violent tension, but there is a type of constructive nonviolent tension that is necessary for growth. Just as Socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half-truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, we must see the need of having nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will help men to rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to the majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood. So the purpose of the direct action is to create a situation so crisis-packed that it will inevitably open the door to negotiation. We, therefore, concur with you in your call for negotiation. Too long has our beloved Southland been bogged down in the tragic attempt to live in monologue rather than dialogue.

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We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. Frankly, I have never yet engaged in a direct action movement that was "well timed," according to the timetable of those who have not suffered unduly from the disease of segregation. For years now I have heard the words [sic]"Wait!" It rings in the ear of every Negro with a piercing familiarity. This "Wait" has almost always meant "Never." We must come to see with the distinguished jurist of yesterday that "justice too long delayed is justice denied."

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11/15/2012

Why Diversity Will Defeat The Republican Party

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Hours after last week's election, the conservative wing of the Republican Party started their backlash cries of voter fraud, urban upheaval and minority giveaways. Gracious losers would have taken note of their situation while forming new strategies to collaborate and succeed the next time.

Not the Republicans. Their sudden acknowledgement of diversity has made them angrier and more defiant than ever. President Obama's popular vote margin was more than George W Bush in 2004. And his electoral victory was decisive at 332 to Romney's 206.

So with those numbers, why can't Republicans accept the fact that the billions of dollars spent on negative campaigning yielded little return on their investment?

The real winner was diversity, signaling a resounding wake up call to America that every vote counts, whether it be Black, White, Latino, Arab, Native American or Asian.

Today we'll look closely at why diversity is defeating the Republican Party, and what they need to do to stop the bleeding.

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11/8/2012

Obama Won Re-election. Diversity Matters. Get Over It!

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Jubilation is felt throughout the country and the world. President Barack Obama won a decisive re-election battle against the formidable opponent, Mitt Romney. With more than six billion dollars spent on some of most hateful and racially charged political tactics ever created, the American people pushed back, cast their vote for the President, Congressional representation, state, county, local, and ballot questions that will impact our lives for years to come.

There are more women in the US Senate than ever before (20 in 2013), and New Hampshire becomes the first state in the history of America to have an all female congressional delegation and a female governor.
America has spoken and our political past is definitely in our rear view mirror.

One thing for sure: Diversity matters and it’s here to stay.

And for some, it’s a tough reality to face. My response, “Get Over It!”

I was jubilant on Election Day and remain a strong supporter of our President. I celebrated the election of Massachusetts’ first woman US Senator (Elizabeth Warren), and worked the polls in New Hampshire to help deliver the Democratic vote.

Through that entire experience the multicultural impact of our society was ever present. In New Hampshire, there is diversity, In Massachusetts, there is diversity. From New York to Hawaii, diversity is a way of life in our society and impacting our political decisions throughout the nation.

Yet there are some who refuse to accept that people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds are increasingly embedded into the fabric of our society. White voters dropped from 74% to 72% between 2008 and 2012, something that conservative pundits find frustrating at best. African American voters remained the same at 13%, but the Latino community grew from 9% to 10%. More than 73% of Asian votes supported President Obama, and 60% of youth under 30 supported the President.

Diversity matters and it’s here to stay. Get Over It

On today’s show we’ll analyze what happened on Election Day and why you can no longer keep your had buried in the sand and ignore the demographic changes affecting so much in our communities across the country.
Diversity matters more than every. Listen to today’s show, examine the election results and see why diversity is here to stay.

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11/1/2012

10 Tips For Voter Success In The Nov 6th Election

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The long wait is over. The campaigning is winding down. The door knocking, phone calling, post card campaigning and rally cries are nearing an end.

The November 6th General Election for the USA is at our doorsteps. President Obama or Governor Romney. US Senate Seats and Congressional Representatives. State, County and Local Officials. Ballot Questions. All up for grabs in the November 6th Election.

And YOU are in the driver's seat. Your VOTE WILL make the difference.
Carole will walk you through 10 Important Tips, several resources and websites to consider before entering the voting booth next Tuesday's election.

Congratulations to those who voted early or by absentee ballot. You can still help others get to the polls next Tuesday. And our heart especially go out to those impacted by Hurricane Sandy who might experience added difficulties in voting next week.

We'll also give highlights from last week's WONDERFUL Multicultural Conference Co Hosted by UMass Boston and The Commonwealth Compact.

Some Helpful Websites For You
National Elections...
http://fivethirtyeight.com
www.barackobama.com
www.mittromney.com

Massachusetts Elections & The 3 Ballot Questions
www.scottbrown.com
www.elizabethwarren.com
www.mass.gov

Voter ID Information
www.thisismyvote.org

National Organizations With Specific Election Information
www.advancementproject.org
www.aclu.org/voting-rights
www.brennancenter.org
www.lawyerscommittee.org
www.civilrights.org
www.lwv.org
www.ncbcp.org
www.nclr.org

To find out specific information about YOUR state,
contact your Secretary of State's office or
Contact your local city or town clerk's office.

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9/13/2012

The Music of Grace Kelly & Race & Politics

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Grace Kelly is Back! She sings. She plays sax. She arranges. She composes. And she’s only 20 years old. Multi-talented Grace Kelly knows how to bring sweet music to our ears.

Recognized as a saxophonist, singer, composer, arranger, songwriter, and recording artist with talent like no other at her age Grace Kelly has performed and recorded with the likes of Lee Konitz, Wynton Marsalis, Phil Woods, Hank Jones, The Boston Pops, Harry Connick Jr. among many others. She has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and Symphony Hall in Boston as well as a leader in over 500 jazz clubs and festivals worldwide, including the 2010 Newport Jazz Festival where she opened and the 2010 Montreal Jazz Festival and will return to both festivals again in 2011.

 Jazz Great Wynton Marsalis said “Grace Kelly plays with intelligence, wit and feeling. She has a great amount of natural ability and the ability to adapt. That is the hallmark of a first-class jazz musician.”  

With SEVEN CDs to her credit, Grace is preparing for another exciting benefit concert on September 28th at Bethel AME Church in Boston. The Concert is a musical tribute to the civil rights and anti-apartheid movements.

We will also dive right into presidential politics and discuss the latest campaign tactics between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. Voter suppression laws in states including Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Ohio could have heavy consequences in communities of color. And the perspective of some voters who don’t think President Obama is “one of us,” including the Birthers question whether a Black president will ever be accepted in all communities throughout America.
The ultimate question: Why does RACE still matter in the United States of America???
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Carole’s New Book Is Here:
21 Ways To Bring Multiculturalism To Your Job Your Home And Your Community
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9/6/2012

Multiculturalism And Politics Part Two:The Democratic National Convention

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Many factors caused me to write my new book: 21 Ways To Bring Multiculturalism To Your Job Your Home And Your Community. One of those factors is politics, that dirty little word that often polarizes us whether intentional or not. Our entire planet is impacted by politics and the people who play politics on our behalf. I wrote my book in part to give each reader resources, websites and materials to intelligently decide which political issues matter most in their lives. The book provides a practical guide to understanding diversity, multiculturalism and yes, politics.

This week and next we’ll explore the ways that you can develop your own perspective on multiculturalism, keeping politics in clear view. Explore your own political viewpoints in the pages of my new book.

This week’s spotlight is on the Democratic National Convention that ends tonight with President Barack Obama’s nomination acceptance speech. Listen to my show, buy my book, then watch the convention highlights either live or online later. You hold the key to greater understanding of the intersection of global diversity and politics.

We will also talk about the upcoming September 15th Sickle Celebration In The Park, sponsored by The Greater Boston Sickle Cell Disease Association. Dr. Patricia Kavanaugh, Board Chair of GBSCDA, is my special guest.
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