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October 13th, 2011
New Laws Back Up Educators Stance Against Bullying: Social Status Rather Than Race Is Primary Factor
Written by Rebecca Fortner in Latest News, Other with 0 Comments
Policy makers have made advances in education with the passing of bully laws. State to state, educational administrators use these laws to take a stand against situations long been neglected by the general public. Bullying as defined in general is any attempt to verbally or physically intimidate, hurt, or cause distress or fear in an individual on the part of another, or group of others.According...
October 11th, 2011
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Latest News, Race Relations, Stereotypes & Labels with 2 Comments
“We the women of Liberia will no more allow ourselves to be raped, abused, misused, maimed, and killed!” If these words are an indication of the ferocity with which Leymah Gbowee fights for human rights, it is little wonder she was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. She and compatriot/co-recipient, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, though differing in their approach, remain united in their opposition to...
October 1st, 2011
Written by Wendy Innes in Cover Stories, Latest News, Race Relations with 0 Comments
Diversity and inclusion are two words often used in press releases and mission statements in corporate America, but some companies in the United States implement them in everyday operation. Although leaders in diversity for various reasons, these companies all add up to a better future for everyone.SodexoSodexo quite possibly has the most impressive diversity program in the country, but many may...
September 30th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Eyes On The Enterprise, Latest News with 0 Comments
Every major crisis this country has faced, at the end of the day, required a willingness of elected officials to sit around the table in earnest and work toward arriving at the best solution given the circumstance. Great leaders, whether found in the President, a Senator, or member of the House of Representatives, know firsthand that the pathway to achieving effective public policy when the...
September 28th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 1 Comment
Despite the daily barrage of racist incidents, the continual practice of institutional and social racism and discrimination, there are communities that not only care enough, but are also committed enough to confront racism head-on. They are to be commended.Perhaps, if the major media would shine the light on the good news about race relations as often as they do about the bad news, we might...
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