February 2012
February 6th, 2012
Written by Aaron Castelan ... in Latest News, National Collegiate Dialogue with 30 Comments
Consider the poem, Habit, By Jane Hirshfield, Posted March 15, 2000www.slate.com/articles/arts/poem/2000/03/habit.html HabitThe shoes put on each timeleft first, then right.The morning potion's teaspoonof sweetness stirred alwaysfor seven circling — no fewer, no more — into the cracked blue cup.Touching the pocket for wallet, for keys,before closing the door.How did we cometo believe these...
February 6th, 2012
Written by Douglas Parker ... in Latest News, National Collegiate Dialogue with 3 Comments
Abstract. This paper discusses the US history of discrimination against blacks, which should be understood by students and others who are concerned with human rights and who want to participate in some form of civic engagement for the realization of these rights. The first part of this paper examines slavery, an extreme form of racial discrimination, and its repetition as involuntary servitude in...
February 6th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
Why is being a social and fiscal conservative synonymous with being a racist and a bigot?Archie Bunker was the archetype. He was the easily recognizable fiscally conservative blue-collar worker with a limited education and unlimited racist views. In the arena of sitcoms, this stereotype played for laughs. But in real life, it’s no laughing matter.Photos of Tea Party rallies show members carrying...
February 3rd, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in All About Family, Latest News with 0 Comments
Over the past four years, Anthony Mastracchio has hosted four exchange students; he says each has taught him about their culture, and in turn, he shares his Italian heritage with them.The first student, a 35-year-old man, came from South Korea, and spent a year with Mastracchio. Leaving his wife in South Korea, the student attended the university in Boston to obtain his MBA. Next was another...
February 2nd, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
Amid the clamor on the Presidential campaign trail to repeal the HealthCare Bill passed by President Barack Obama, one has yet to hear what will be put in its place. Access to adequate health insurance coverage is still out of reach for many Americans — over 47 million. That number likely climbs daily with the persistent unemployment rate.Even before we entered the current recession, pockets of...