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It's two fold my friend. Both parties need to reach out to each other. 
Currently I don't believe that is happening. I just went through a long 
process of interviewing people for three multimedia positions that we have 
open. I was very excited about the diversity that I came across. The top 
five candidates, based on the creative capability and software application 
knowledge are a white woman, a white male, a black male an asian male and a 
black woman.

Although I still experience the 200% performance standards in the awarding 
of contracts, I tend not to focus on race. One because I am bored of the 
same old discussions that get no where, and two I truly have to believe 
that excellence will surpass racial prejudice. If not where else can I turn 
to achieve my part of the American dream? Government programs?  Yeah right. 
The kind hearted actions of my fellow man? Don't think so. Yes I have 
plenty of anecdotal evidence where some can't see past the color and will 
not give our firm consideration no matter what. But I belive they are 
slowly becoming the minority.

So in short EXCELLENCE MUST DELIVER!

Steve S.

> >I am concerned that there isn't enough ethnic diversity here.  Is that
> >important?  I think so.  At what level do African-Americans have to conform
> >to get the ball rolling?  Is it the responsibility of the group to actively
> >recruit everyone, especially minorities?