"This film sheds light on an important but tragic turn of events in the
world of boxing which deserves exploration," said Damon Romine, GLAAD's
Entertainment Media Director.

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Sexual Harassment Gender Discrimination on the Rise; Co-Worker Dating Policies Diversity Programs Gain Favor

In the 2004
survey, 58% of those who were sued said gender discrimination
was the most frequent charge.

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In 2003, 20% of the
respondents said they have a policy regulating co-worker
dating at their company, up 7% from 2002. In
2004 , 57% of those polled said they were sued by an employee
during the past 12 months, the same number as the previous
year. This approach helps limit exposure to grievances,
charges and lawsuits.

The Gay + Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to
promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people
and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and
discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

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This is a slight decrease from 10 years ago (1995) when
62% answering a similar survey said they were sued by an
employee . Subscribe to
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developments and related events: http://myupdates., April 6th, 8:00PM at Boston Common Loews
Miami - Wed. Though Griffith has never publicly
defined his sexuality, there would have been little choice if he wanted a
career as a boxer..

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"'Ring of Fire' is a moving, complex treatment of one man's sexuality,"
said Hammer."

The following GLAAD screenings have been scheduled:
New York - Tues.

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With 380
attorneys practicing in 21 offices nationwide, the firm has a national
perspective and sensitivity to the nuances of regional business
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Griffith, rumored to be gay in boxing circles , became a rising star when
he previously won the title from Paret, an illiterate Cuban exile who shared a
huge boxing future with Griffith.

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workplace, has released the findings
of its annual "on the job" survey. This is a
decrease from 2003 when 54% cited race as the most common
charge. Outreach to LGBT Community Starts April 5th

NEW YORK, USA Network, in conjunction with The Gay
+ Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), will launch a targeted sneak
preview screening program of the network's acclaimed Sundance Film Festival
acquisition , Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story on April 5th, announced
Bonnie Hammer, President of USA Network and SCI FI Channel. - Wed. homes.
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Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the
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However , this is still a significant drop from
1995 when virtually everyone - 95% - participating in a
similar survey said they dealt with a sexual harassment issue.

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" Griffith lunged at the Cuban
champion in front of shocked onlookers, setting the stage for a brutal bout
and a lifetime of haunting memories.

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The number of workplace lawsuits remains relatively stable.

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Incidents of sexual harassment increased slightly.
In 2004, more than half the companies polled (55 %) said they
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Across America, the most notable
changes in workplace trends and attitudes included the following:

Gender discrimination charges spiked in 2004. When asked to
identify the most critical workplace issue facing the nation,
the majority - 61% - named job security.

USA Network in Association With GLAAD Give Ring of Fire a Sneak Preview

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In 2004, less than half of those sued (49%) said race
discrimination was the most frequent charge.
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the previous year, when 57% of those polled reported
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In 2003, 48% of companies who were sued
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This is a significant increase from
2000 when only 33% of companies participating in a similar
survey indicated they had established a program. "We are truly proud to partner with GLAAD in bringing this
provocative film to their membership., April 6th, 8:00PM at Falls 12* screening only
Washington , D.

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In 2003,
63% of the survey respondents said they handled a complaint of
sexual harassment at their company.

The economic downturn is taking its toll. "GLAAD is pleased to offer to its members the
opportunity to view a sneak preview of the film and discuss the subject matter
in a Q+A session with the filmmakers.

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USA Network is cable television 's leading provider of original series and
feature movies, sports events, off-net television shows , and blockbuster
theatrical films.

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S. This increased significantly
over the past year.
In 2003, 44% of those polled said the number of sexual
harassment complaints remained relatively the same as the
previous year, and 11% said the number of complaints actually
decreased during the same time period.

Race discrimination charges abated during the past 12 months.jacksonlewis., April 6th, 8:00PM at Ballston Common 12 -
Arlington , VA* screening only

Ring of Fire, directed and produced by Klores and Berger, is a moving
story of love, violence and redemption that chronicles the life of six-time
world boxing champion Emile Griffith, who in 1962 killed Benny "The Kid" Paret
in the ring during a live telecast of the fight.com .

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Not only did the tragic bout
have a lasting impact on the sport, it polarized the media , created political
debate and left lives shattered in the balance. At the afternoon weigh-in of their rubber
match, Paret stood beside his challenger, whispered in Griffith's ear
"maricon," the Spanish word for "faggot. Indeed, the atmosphere around the subject was so charged
at the time of the Griffith-Paret fight, that newspapers change the
translation of "maricon" to the made-up word "unman.

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