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.
May 11th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
November will be here before we know it and it will be time to cast a vote for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. While the party conventions are yet to occur, there is little doubt about who will be on the ballot. Who is most qualified to be President?Now is the time to really assess the character and qualifications of both candidates, Obama and Romney. Such an assessment will be needed to separate...
May 9th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 1 Comment
The month of May holds celebrations across race and ethnicity. Many are different and many are held in common.There are graduates and their families of all races and ethnic groups preparing for celebrations at different levels across different educational disciplines. There are holiday celebrations from Cinco de Mayo in early May to Memorial Day that ends the month of May.But one of the universal...
April 17th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 1 Comment
Another study once again confirms that there is a pervasive practice in schools across America where blacks, Hispanics, and poor children are constantly and consistently denied an access and an equal opportunity to achieve a quality education. This translates into a situation where those who need a good education the most to improve their quality of life and reach their potential are relegated to...
April 11th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News, Race Relations with 8 Comments
About this time four years ago, many people did not believe Barack Obama would be the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States over his formidable rival, Hillary Clinton. But disbelief slowly gave way to belief, and ultimate seminal hope and euphoria when he ultimately became President Barack Obama. At least for some….There were those who optimistically believed that America...
April 6th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
Whether it is our thoughts about black teens wearing hoodies or baggie pants, or white kids wearing punk hairstyles and mystic tattoos; whether it is rich kids driving BMWs and Corvettes to high schools; or Hispanics kids driving decorated low-riders. We all have and use stereotypes that wield a lot of persuasive power, intentionally or unintentionally in our daily lives.The influence they have...
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