April 2012
April 25th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
The dictionary describes a hoodie as merely a hooded sweatshirt. A piece of clothing. Nothing more. However, depending on who wears it, the hooded sweatshirt might mean different things to different people. To some the hoodie takes on an evil description if a black male is wearing it.That perception was driven home recently with the killing of Trayvon Martin. The Florida teen was wearing a hoodie...
April 24th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, Travels' Tapestry with 0 Comments
New Zealand offers an array of wonders from good wine, to natural landscapes, shopping, and exploring the capital city of Auckland for a few hours or a day.What’s the best way to hit all the coolest shops and hot spots? On the back of a Harley Davidson, of course.A company called Bularangi Motorbikes offers one, two, and four-hour chauffeured passenger tours of the city. All you have to do is sit...
April 23rd, 2012
Written by Margot Dainowski in Latest News, National Collegiate Dialogue with 5 Comments
Searching for literature review sources, the complexity of understanding racism in our modern day society can’t be overstated. Terminology angst filled me. What I thought would be a simple search for a working definition of racism turned into an exploration of the intricacies of such a negatively powerful and emotive term.After reading a few journal articles, I wanted to recheck my understanding...
April 23rd, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Latest News, National Collegiate Dialogue with 15 Comments
Since the election of Barack Obama as the first black President of the United States, the issue about whether he should play a direct role in addressing the race issue in America continues to resurface. Should President Obama take an active role in helping America confront racism? If so, what should that role be? Would doing so put him in a no-win position since he is a black man?Many would like...
April 23rd, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket,Can minorities achieve the American Dream without an equal opportunity to attain a quality education? ~-Hopeless in ArizonaDear Hopeless,The American Dream is the belief that a person can come from anywhere and be anything they want in this country. The fruits of freedom, equality, and opportunity are available to anyone.However, for some in this country, the American Dream...