While I consider myself lucky to have been a Eugene Human Rights Commission member for years, in that it helped me learn an incredible amount about the perspectives and needs of those different than me, I do want to present a perspective that I think is equally important.

That is, there is often nothing wrong inherently with a lack of diversity. People are usually most comfortable with those who are somewhat like them, who aren't constantly attacking them for their backgrounds or color of their skins, who love the same things and the same...whatever. The points made in this article are great, especially the ones that invite taking a risk and experiencing environments that are not of one's childhood culture.
Change is generational, and sometimes huge changes like breaking down culture barriers takes many decades. But no, I don't think we humans really wish for more diversity, at least to the degree that the author implies. And that is fine too.
Hugh Massengill, Eugene Oregon