Publisher's Note
Publisher offers an analytical perspective on current or historical issues and event about race and race relations in the United States
May 30th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News, Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
The new law requiring all adults who apply for welfare to undergo drug testing could be a positive step toward real welfare reform, if other reforms receive equal priority and importance.Florida’s Governor, Republican Rick Scott, signed legislation requiring adults who apply for welfare assistance to undergo drug screening. In signing the measure, Scott said, “While there are certainly legitimate...
April 29th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
Will you become a pistol-packing mamma or a gun-toting dude?What will be your piece of choice? A pearl-handled derringer? A 44 magnum? Or, will you take no chances and carry a fifteen round semi-automatic berretta in your briefcase?Soon, if it is left up to many states and their respective legislators (with Arizona ahead of most), you will have that choice. We all may have a chance, first hand,...
March 29th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
Are there really races other than the human race?Recent studies, including the Human Genome Study, and Race-The Power of Illusion, examine the contemporary science and assumptions around the long held notion that there are different races of human beings. The results of these studies are forcing us to rethink age-old beliefs about those characteristics that supposedly distinguish one race from...
February 25th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Publisher's Note with 0 Comments
One of the most worthwhile things we can do for our future legacy is to rededicate our efforts to build strong family units.Sociologists proclaim that many forces bombard the family unit in contemporary society. Many also readily acknowledge that whatever plagues society in general, whether its economic problems, educational problems, divorce, single parenting, poor housing, etc., the impact on...
January 7th, 2011
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As we begin the New Year of a new decade in still a new century, it would be good to give some thought about a resolution beyond the personal. Why not resolve to be a better American?America, with all of its current challenges, is still the best country in the world. If we, individually and collectively, do not cherish it, do not do what is in our power to protect it and the principles it was...
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