Addresses those individuals who seek to know, in nontechnical terms, what affirmative action is, how to develop an effective affirmative action program and how an effective affirmative action program can benefit the employment organization. (Author)

Describes experiences of Hispanic Americans with respect to the civil rights enforcement system. Suggests some goals to help ameliorate problems that Hispanic Americans face, and explains why human rights professionals should help turn these goals into programs and policies and address the enormous discrimination faced by Hispanic Americans. (SLD)