Cause and Civility: Minority Group & Racial Discrimination
Janice Ellis, the founder and publisher of USAonRace has written a column for radio, newspaper, and now online for more than thirty years. Ellis believes in the power of words to address problems and issues facing contemporary society. Her goal, through these commentaries, is to inform, provide perspective, and motivate thought and action. Ellis welcomes your comments.
June 17th, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Feature Stories with 0 Comments
Many black men seem to be caught in a vicious cycle of poverty and crime, and there seems to be few options of breaking the cycle even when there are sustained and honorable attempts to do so.
Recently the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits against discount retailer Dollar General Corp. and a BMW manufacturing plant in South Carolina for their use of criminal background checks...
April 8th, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
Anti-Semitic violence and vandalism is increasing, according to an annual report that tracks anti-Semitism across the world. Increases in anti-Semitic incidents are clearly on the rise in France, the United Kingdom, and other parts of Europe due to activity by extremist groups.
In a presentation to The Associated Press, Israeli researchers warned of a sudden upsurge in anti-Semitic attacks during...
February 19th, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
As we commemorate Black History month, it is worth noting that many black men, once incarcerated, can turn their lives around, if given a chance.
No doubt, there are unsung programs all across the country dedicated to giving those who have been born into conditions that breed crime or have simply lost their way a second chance, a break, after they have served prison terms. Such programs just do...
January 11th, 2013
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For the last several months, Europe has been struggling with persistent racist incidents at football games — from Sophia, Bulgaria to Budapest, Hungary to Rome Italy. There have also been incidents in England.
The Bulgarian Football Union is appealing sanctions imposed by the FIFA for racist abuse by some of its fans toward players during a World Cup qualifying game. Some Bulgaria fans made...
January 10th, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
The Presidential Inaugural Ceremony will be historical in many respects. In addition to the swearing in of the first African-American for a second term, participants will reflect on the growing diversity of America.
America is now 17 percent Hispanic, 14 percent African American, 6 percent Asian American, and 5 percent Native American.
In addition to the Obama Inaugural Festivities being co-...
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