Beyond Race and Gender

Preface

Several years ago when I served as dean of the Atlanta University Graduate School of Business Administration, a corporate manager asked why we did not develop “something” to help white males manage their black employees. This suggestion led me down a long road of inquiry and ultimately resulted in Beyond Race and Gender.

My first reaction to the notion of helping white males manage blacks was mixed. I wondered why there was a need for special assistance with blacks. Weren’t they people like everyone else? Why wouldn’t what worked with others work with blacks? In a real sense, I was offended by the suggestion that extra help was required for blacks.

But after considerable thought and research, I realized that all corporations—regardless ...