Publisher's Note
Publisher offers an analytical perspective on current or historical issues and event about race and race relations in the United States
December 13th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Publisher's Note, race relations news, Oppression and Privilege, Race and Education, Race and Politics, Socialization, Latest News with 1 Comment
How well this nation takes care of and prepares its children will define the long-term quality of life — culturally, socially, economically — in America, our ability to compete globally, and how we rank overall as a civil society on the world stage. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it.And yet, have you heard one peep, one idea, one proposal in the dialogue among candidates vying to become...
November 21st, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Publisher's Note, race relations news, Oppression and Privilege, Race and Education, Race and Politics, Race and Religion, Socialization, Latest News with 1 Comment
As the end of another year approaches, and we prepare to celebrate yet another Holiday Season when we are harkened back to old family traditions that include taking time to prepare old fashioned homemade meals, getting reacquainted and basking in the comfort of family and friends, it is unlikely that we will be able to totally escape the sense of unease, and disconnectedness we feel about the...
October 24th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Publisher's Note, race relations news, Latest News with 0 Comments
The leadership of the Republican Party, along with the current pool of candidates for President, makes it consistently clear that that their number one goal is to make President Barack Obama a one-term president. This persistent mantra began long before the current campaign season, long before the stalled and pernicious inaction on the President’s Jobs bill. Why? Why? And, why?The real question:...
September 10th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Publisher's Note, race relations news, Latest News with 1 Comment
On the eve of the tenth anniversary of 91l, the nation is once again on alert, for the possibility of another terrorist attack. As we remember and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on the day that changed America forever, we also need to look toward the future.Proclaiming children as our most valuable future resource has become a common refrain. But the gravity of its meaning has never...
August 11th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
The wanton killing of a black man, allegedly by two white teens in Jackson, Miss., is a horrendous and sad wake-up call that highlights how deeply racial hatred remains alive and well in America.But it is more than an allegation. Today, CNN revealed a chilling video tape that captures the entire incident of the two white teens beating and subsequently running over, with a large pick-up truck, a...
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