An organization called CODE 2040 has developed an approach to improving minority representation in the industry.

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"There is no doubt that a large part of the white-minority economic divide is reflected in the disproportionate minority representation among the nation's renters, " said William H.

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But we are making concerted efforts to try and increase our minority representation, as well as our female representation, as well as gay officers that - we've got a recruiting drive on for gay officers also, because, once again, we reflect a very large gay population in the city.

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Steve Shrubb, director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network which represents the majority of mental health trusts, said tackling the over-representation of minority ethnic groups in mental health wards was the biggest challenge facing providers.

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He typically takes a minority stake and agitates for change, often getting board representation, as was the case at Motorola and ImClone.

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The Asian American Performers Action Coalition released its second annual look at ethnic representation on New York stages and found that minority actors overall saw a 2 percent increase from the previous season.

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Over in the Lords (from 11am), questions to ministers cover action to encourage women and girls to take part in sport, the under-representation of women, especially black and ethnic minority women, on FTSE 100 boards, and the action plan for ending violence against women and girls in schools.

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