Mr. Daniel Goldin
Administrator
National Aeronautic and Space Administration
Washington, DC 20546
A group of concerned African American employees deem it essential to respond to you memo dated December 30, 1996, "Valuing of NASA Personnel." First, the memo is insulting to us beacuse it sates that , "NASA has a zero tolerance for bigotry, harassment, stereotyping, and discrimination based on nonmerit factors," while all along African Americans are adversely impacted by management decisions pertaining to awards, promotions, and appraisals. Therefore, it's a different world where we come from. The memo is filled with good verbiage but it does not speak to our immediate concerns; nor does it remedy any of the problems that exist at Headquarters. If there is no disciminaiton at NASA, what is the purpose of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs? We are and have been dedicated, loyal NASA employees over the years, but we are still treated like second class citizens.