Kevin A. Stevens, 46, has worked for the county school system for 28 years and, about a year and a half ago, applied for a managerial position, but was turned down. He is seeking $6 million in damages.
"The hiring authority won't allow me to advance," Mr. Stevens said. "You work so hard, and you attain all these licenses and advanced education, and when no one will allow you to move, it's very frustrating."
Schools spokesman Bob Mosier said...
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not reverse !! - 2008-08-20 14:23:09
No group or race has the copyright on descrimination. Descrimination is descrimination. Reverse descrimination is "equitable treatment"!
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Go Mr. Stevens - 2008-08-20 11:14:14
About time someone challenged the reverse descrimination practices - and this is a perfect example. Doesn't matter what you know, or how many years experience you have - but it does matter what color you are. Here's hoping Mr. Stevens gets everything he is asking for and then some. He deserves it!
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