"Diversity is the right thing," Dr. Betances said. "We have to be in conflict with the traditions of exclusion. If we are normal, we are likely to have (biased) views about each other, and that might compromise our mission. If you are going to exercise leadership, you cannot continue to remain 'normal.' "
"If you...
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