Desiree Goodwin has lost her discrimination case against Harvard University:

Library Assistant Loses Suit Vs. Harvard
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press Writer

Monday, April 4, 2005

(04-04) 16:58 PDT BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University did not discriminate against a library assistant who claimed she was repeatedly turned down for promotions because school officials saw her as “a pretty girl” whose attire was too “sexy,” a federal jury found Monday.

Desiree Goodwin, who is black, also claimed that Harvard passed her over because of her race and gender. She had been seeking damages for emotional distress and lost wages.

“One of my friends said to me, no matter how it turns out, standing up for yourself is a victory in itself,” Goodwin said after the verdict.

Note to Desiree’s friend: You’re wrong.

Anyway, now that the case is over, it should be interesting to see what happens to Goodwin on the job. She’s already admitted that she’s looking for employment elsewhere. Wonder if she’ll update her clothing selection for whatever new position she takes?

Source: AP via SFGate