It can make a difference, especially in the newsroom. I want to feel that the persons writing and broadcasting the news know something about me. I hope that they know a little about what they're covering. I want them to know the difference between Ghanaian and Rwandan. It's not just about color.
Diversity also means a variety of perspectives.
Those different perspectives might see a different angle to the same story, or a different opinion about how an issue affects this city. And two minority employees might see things differently. I like to think that every job I've had I got because I was the most qualified applicant. I like to think that, but I'm no dummy. I know that sometimes it's good to have a black man in the house.