Bonnie diplomats in the Foreign Service are the face of america around the world. Theyre charged with promoting peace and prosperity, advancing the interests of the United States and protecting. Americans abroad. In the past two decades three women and two africanamericans have served as secretary of state, the top u. S. Diplomat. Butts diplomacy has not always been diverse about. Lia miller the chemistry and the makeup of the diplomatic corps did not represent the american people. It was predominantly male. It was predominantly white. It was predominantly middle and upper class. Bonnie to recast that image, the department has created programs and launched initiatives designed to ensure u. S. Embassies and consulates around the world look like america today, diverse and multicultural. The goal is ambitious and the results so far are mixed. Linda thomas greenfield weve had to make some changes in the process so that we can target minority and women. I think weve been very, very successf
Diversity is our strength. Bonnie diplomats in the Foreign Service are the face of america around the world. Theyre charged with promoting peace and prosperity, advancing the interests of the United States and protecting. Americans abroad. In the past two decades three women and two africanamericans have served as secretary of state, the top u. S. Diplomat. Butts diplomacy has not always been diverse about. Lia miller the chemistry and the makeup of the diplomatic corps did not represent the american people. It was predominantly male. It was predominantly white. It was predominantly middle and upper class. Bonnie to recast that image the department has created programs and launched initiatives designed to ensure u. S. Embassies and consulates around the world look like america today, diverse and multicultural. The goal is ambitious and the results so far are mixed. Linda thomas greenfield weve had to make some changes in the process so that we can target minority and women. I think wev
Tomorrow. Ridership has been down by 85,000 trips on friday, monday and tuesday amid all of this daily uncertainty. Take a look. This is the microphone stand in front of the cal trans building in oakland. This is where the talks are taking place. When officials are ready to make an announce. Well bring it to you live. This is the fifth time in the past week when its unclear if b. A. R. T. Trains will be running in the morning. You can find out immediately if theres a settlement or strike, download our app and youll get breaking news alerts whenever news happens. Join us in the morning for the latest on the b. A. R. T. Strike threat. The Morning News Team will have all developments if there is a strike, well bring you commute updates. Join us for an early start beginning at 4 00 on the abc 7 morning news. At least we know ac transit wont be on strike at midnight. Governor brown stepped in to avert that strike. The governor declared a delay while a panel investigates the talks. If theres
Delta Air Lines is backing one of its flight attendants, who is accused of discrimination for failing to make allergy accommodations for a traveler on a flight from New York City to San Diego.
Delta Air Lines is backing one of its flight attendants, who is being accused of discrimination for failing to make allergy accommodations on a flight from New York City to San Diego.