Publisher's Note
Publisher offers an analytical perspective on current or historical issues and event about race and race relations in the United States
August 30th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Latest News, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
The 2012 Presidential Election will go down as one of the most blatantly negative and factually misleading campaigns in modern times. What makes this characterization particularly troubling is the pervasive proliferation of the ugliness and falsehood through the multi-media at our fingertips.
Today’s technology makes no distinction between lies and truth, both reach a busy, preoccupied, and...
July 3rd, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Latest News, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our nation, we should give serious thought about the forces that could bring about its demise, and what we need to do to keep America strong.It is not Al Qaeda and other foreign mad men who no doubt are plotting the next act of terror against America that pose the greatest threats. It is not Iran, North Korea, or some other nation that is stockpiling its...
June 29th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Latest News, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, the healthcare policy passed by the Obama administration more than two years ago, has declared a historic piece of legislation constitutional and will finally make it possible for most Americans, whether white, black, brown, or yellow to have access to healthcare.In addition to making healthcare services accessible and affordable for those...
May 29th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Latest News, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
How prevalent is the practice of putting American citizens in jail for not being able to pay their debt? It is a practice, the prevalence of which is worth examining especially in these economically challenging times. Not doing so is to allow a practice found in a more uncivilized society to tarnish how the American ideal of capitalism and individual rights should work together for the common...
April 27th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Latest News, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
Summertime is a time for many things. For teens all over the nation, it is often seen as a break from school — a time to hang with friends, earn a little money with a summer job. At least this is what summer might mean for the lucky ones. But, for too many minority teens, it is simply not the case.
For millions of minority teens and pre-teens, summer does not mean a job and healthy venues to hang...
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