Diversity in the Workplace

	DIVERSITY PHOTO CONTEST
	We all look at the world through our own unique set of "lenses" that filter our perceptions of people, places, events and experiences. We want to see diversity through your LENS and invite you to FOCUS in on what diversity and inclusion means to you. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words," and a dramatic image can change our perception and alter our understanding of a subject. What does diversity look like to you? Submit your images to cwood@indyneinc.com by January 31, 2012. Please submit as JPEG files, limit of 5 please. Winners will be announced at the February meeting.
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	Did You Know?
	In 1900 30% of the world's population was considered White In 1950 it decreased to 24% In 2050 it is projected that 9% of the world's population will be White In 2000, 69% of the U.S. population was White By 2050, the Census Bureau projects a decrease to 46%. From 2000-2010 the Hispanic population grow a whopping 43% By 2050, 30% of the U.S. population is projected to be Hispanic
	JANUARY CALENDAR
	January 1 *Ellis Island Opens* From 1892 to 1924, this New York Harbor facility served as the gateway to the United States for more than 20 million people. It has been estimated that nearly half of all Americans today can trace their family history to at least one person who passed through Ellis Island. January 1 *Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary* In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed this edict proclaiming that all slaves living within rebelling Confederate states "are, and henceforth shall be, free." January 1-3 *Japanese New Year Celebration* To celebrate this important annual holiday in Japan, people send New Year's postcards to friends and relatives (to arrive on New Year's Day), decorate their entrances, wear ceremonial attire, visit shrines, and eat mochi (rice cakes). January 5 *George Washington Carver Recognition Day* In commemoration of George Washington Carver’s life and work, Congress declared January 5 as George Washington Carver Recognition Day. Find out more at George Washington Carver Recognition Day. January 7 *Christmas Day (Orthodox)* Following the Julian calendar, Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on or around January 7. January 16 World Religion Day This day was established to foster interfaith understanding and harmony by emphasizing the commonalities underlying all religions. January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Day of Service This federal holiday honors Reverend King's life and commitment to equality and unity. Celebrated simultaneously, the Day of Service encourages citizens to follow King's words: "Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." January 23 First Native American Senator On this day in 1907, Charles Curtis, of Kaw, Osage, and Pottawatomie ancestry, was sworn in as the U.S. senator from Kansas. From 1928-1933, he also served the nation as vice president with President Herbert Hoover.