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.
July 22nd, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Race Relations with 0 Comments
portraits of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman
Beyond the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman tragedy, what will be done to address the conditions and attitudes that created the perfect storm that brought it about? Right now, everyone is talking about the circumstances around Trayvon Martin’s death and the “Not Guilty” verdict rendered in the George Zimmerman trial.  But when the protests and marches stop and when some other issue captures the...
July 3rd, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Race Relations with 0 Comments
immigration
Two of the most sacred principles that define America, immigration and the right to vote, hang in the balance as we celebrate the birth of our nation. Will we pause long enough to examine whether the Fourth of July, perhaps our most sacred holiday as a nation, is losing its meaning right here in America? We all know, or at least should know, that the day represents the birth of America with all...
June 17th, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Race Relations with 0 Comments
split screen of a BMW car and a Dollar General Storefront
Many black men seem to be caught in a vicious cycle of poverty and crime, and there seems to be few options of breaking the cycle even when there are sustained and honorable attempts to do so. Recently the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits against discount retailer Dollar General Corp. and a BMW manufacturing plant in South Carolina for their use of criminal background checks...
April 8th, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
Anti-Semitic violence and vandalism is increasing, according to an annual report that tracks anti-Semitism across the world. Increases in anti-Semitic incidents are clearly on the rise in France, the United Kingdom, and other parts of Europe due to activity by extremist groups. In a presentation to The Associated Press, Israeli researchers warned of a sudden upsurge in anti-Semitic attacks during...
February 19th, 2013
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
hands of an African-American man on cell bars
As we commemorate Black History month, it is worth noting that many black men, once incarcerated, can turn their lives around, if given a chance. No doubt, there are unsung programs all across the country dedicated to giving those who have been born into conditions that breed crime or have simply lost their way a second chance, a break, after they have served prison terms. Such programs just do...

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