Why is it that we are so fascinated when someone states that a person is the "first" woman to do something or the "first" African-American to do or be something? I realize that some people see this as the person being a pioneer or trailblazer of some sort, but I view this a bit differently.
I believe that as long as we continue to label people in such ways, we will never truly embrace diversity and be blind to some of these things. Can't we just say that the person was talented or qualified without having to note that they were a woman or a member of a specific race or national origin? Let's think about this.
It is great to celebrate the achievements of others, but if we continue to label people, truly creating an environment of inclusion is still quite far off.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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