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April 27th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Latest News, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
Summertime is a time for many things. For teens all over the nation, it is often seen as a break from school — a time to hang with friends, earn a little money with a summer job. At least this is what summer might mean for the lucky ones. But, for too many minority teens, it is simply not the case.
For millions of minority teens and pre-teens, summer does not mean a job and healthy venues to hang...
April 26th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
Since New Zealand is an island nation, access to both land and seafood options are a regular part of the local diet. Driven by ingredients that are not only indigenous, but also seasonal, expect a cuisine in New Zealand that resembles that of Australia and Britain, but with a few twists derived from the local Maori population.Agriculture plays a big role in New Zealand as well as adding a Pacific...
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...
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