Houston's affirmative-action director resigned Sunday, unable to step clear of a brouhaha that arose after she laughingly referred to a member of the city council as a "midget." Lenoria Walker used the word in describing Joe Roach, a dwarf who proposed that the city's contracting program (which he previously had opposed) be expanded to include people with disabilities. Walker said she was unaware that "midget" was derogatory and "dwarf" the preferred term.
No Small Mistake
Houston's affirmative-action director resigned Sunday, unable to step clear of a brouhaha that arose after she laughingly referred to a member of the city council as a "midget." Lenoria Walker used the word in describing Joe Roach, a dwarf who proposed that the city's contracting program (which he previously had opposed) be expanded to include people with disabilities. Walker said she was unaware that "midget" was derogatory and "dwarf" the preferred term.
