AdLit
Ad lit.org: Tough Choices or Tough Times (Skills of American Workforce)
America's approach to education has lagged behind as industry and technology have continued to advance. To truly prepare students for the 21st century workforce, and to remain competitive in the global economy, the National Center on...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Dubious Victory, Making of African American Identity: V. 3
An article that describes the price paid by African Americans for school desegregation. The story of six-year-old Tracy Price Thompson is described and link to her memoir is provided.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Minority Resources
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion. Before starting the search, you should know your rights in the workforce.
Other
Critical Multicultural Pavilion: A Brief History of Multicultural Education
Read a brief history and current status of multicultural education. See why educators felt that introducing multicultural educational programs into the curriculum was important for all cultures.
Other
Eeoc: Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination
This site contains information about job discrimination. There is a lot of useful information at this site including information about religious accommodation, sex discrimination, and more.
Lectric Law Library
When It's Time to File an Ada Complaint
This site will address one very common area of unjustified workplace discrimination, an employee who has a "disability". Site contains personal testimonial.
Digital History
Digital History: Civil Rights Act of 1964
A brief description of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the opposition against it, and how the law prohibited discrimination in voting, housing, public facilities, and employment.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: United States and Asia
This site explains how, as the race for empire gained momentum, the U.S. sought trade relations with China by the late 1800s. Late to the game, the Open Door Policy secured equal trading opportunities for all countries involved. The...