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April 9th, 2013
Written by Russell Roberts in Setting It Straight with 1 Comment
Until recently, American history was a history of white heroes and heroines. While that has begun to change with the inclusion of more African-Americans, other ethnic groups still remain excluded. The story of the great female Apache Lozen, is a prime example of how history still ignores many others.
Lozen was a Chiricauha Apache born in the late 1840s. Her brother was Victorio, a famous Apache...
April 9th, 2013
Written by Rita Rizzo in Stereotypes & Labels with 3 Comments
Did Joan Rivers make a racist comment by saying, “A rich white boy shouldn't try to dress like a boy from the ghetto?” Is this a racist comment? If so, who is it racist against, rich white boys or boys from the ghetto?
It is a cringe-worthy statement, but what makes it sound so offensive?
An Internet search yielded almost no reaction to the statement that Joan Rivers tweeted about Justin Bieber...
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...
April 8th, 2013
Written by The Associated Press in Feature Stories, Latest News with 0 Comments
A bi-partisan immigration bill is expected to emerge from the U.S. Senate. A vigorous debate over the flawed U.S. immigration system begins in earnest this week as senators finalize a bipartisan bill to secure the border, allow tens of thousands of foreign workers into the country, and grant eventual citizenship to the estimated 11 million people living here illegally.
Some senators on the bi-...
April 8th, 2013
Written by Rita Rizzo in National Collegiate Dialogue with 33 Comments
Affirmative Action practices and policies when it comes to college and university admissions are important cases before the Supreme Court this year. The Court hopes to deliver a decision this spring regarding the affirmative action case brought against the University of Texas, which challenges the University’s affirmative action practices. Just last week the Court heard a Michigan affirmative...
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