Common Ties That Bind
Exploring common values, living conditions, arts & cultural traditions and practices that cross racial, ethnic, generational, religious, and geographic boundaries; and destinations that offer opportunities to explore and enjoy the diversity and commonalities of the world’s peoples, places, and cultures.
November 3rd, 2009
Written by Jason B. Johnson in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Central New York State may seem like an odd place for a war over the heart and soul of Indian country, but that is what is taking place on 32 acres known as the Oneida Indian Nation territory, where dozens of American Indians claim they were wrongfully expelled from their ancestral tribes.
In states from New York to California, individuals are being involuntarily dis-enrolled from their ancestral...
October 29th, 2009
Written by Mary Castillo in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Even though he’s the boss, Jose Aponte, 57, is very clear about one thing when it comes to his staff. “Power is like manure; the more you spread it around, the more successful you’ll be,” he says.
As director of the San Diego County Library System, Aponte oversees a new literacy program, 33 libraries and two mobile libraries within a widely diverse region. Within the three years he has been at...
October 28th, 2009
Written by Karen Jones in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Assistance dog Kola, is always on hand to help owner and best friend, Jackie.
Dogs are color blind. They don’t see race. They don't care what ethnicity your background contains. They don’t care about color. All they are concerned with is serving the one who cares for them. If anyone knows the true meaning of “man’s best friend,” it is Juan Villarreal (age 53, Mexican-American).
Nearly blind since...
October 16th, 2009
Written by Shellie Warren in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
When you’re a music producer, people are more concerned with the quality of your music rather than your physical appearance. For the Grammy-winning production team, Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders, that has worked brilliantly in their favor.Although they come from two very different cultures and backgrounds, they both share a deep love for good music. Both recall growing up listening to Stevie...
October 8th, 2009
Written by Donna Strong in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Fifty-three liquor stores and 17 fast-food restaurants crowd the inner city streets of Oakland, Calif. But the People’s Grocery is working to reverse the cycle of poor nutritional standards – one resident at a time.
At the forefront of a food movement to grow and use local produce in this country, the People’s Grocery is proving that “homegrown” is vital in more ways than one. Spearheading this...
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