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There was buzz in September 2007 on a rally of thousands of people in Jena, Louisiana in regards to the 6 black young men who have been charged in the beating of a white young man.

Jena is 85% white.  Jena has a history of racial tension. How does this rally relate to the law? Will it spark debate on discrimination legislation and cases? 

In the minds of some, the rally may bring up thoughts of racial diversity in the workplace?  Having racial diversity in the workplace requires recruiting a racially diverse workforce with advertisements in different geographies and venues, such as in different states, and in different college campuses.

An international business may find it difficult to properly handle the different international cultures within their company because people brought up in different environments live by different lifestyles.  A person from France for instance may find it strange while in a business lunch with fancy table settings there is no wine.  The employer may be more attuned to complying with laws and preventing liability rather than meeting the cultural needs of its employees.