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January 31st, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in race relations news, Cover Stories, Institutional Racism, Oppression and Privilege, Race and Education, Socialization, Latest News with 3 Comments
Countless children are exposed to a variety of firearms in the home, and these weapons cause a majority of the teen homicides, suicides, and accidental deaths. But black teens, black families and other minorities seem to be affected the most.Statistics since 2007 are not available, but Glenn Heights, Texas Police Department Sergeant Thomas Wilson says, “While the stats are from 2007, most were...
January 5th, 2012
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Race and Education, Feature Stories, Race and Religion, Socialization, Latest News with 1 Comment
If you doubt the effect of religion, culture, and ethnicity on education, you need only listen to Tiger Mom Amy Chua, who says (in reference to her daughter's schooling) “A- is not acceptable.” Better yet, read her stirring book, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," or her January 8, 2011 Wall Street Journal online essay, “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior.” (She admits to using the word “Chinese”...
December 31st, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in race relations news, Cover Stories, Socialization, Latest News with 0 Comments
While philanthropic giving is important any time of the year, during the holiday season it often comes to the forefront of people’s minds. Indeed, many charities look for donations during the holiday season, and every cause has an organization with a philanthropic arm looking for help.While most organizations seek specific types of help, it might be a good idea to determine your goals for the...
December 29th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in race relations news, Oppression and Privilege, Race and Education, Race and Politics, Feature Stories, Socialization, Latest News with 0 Comments
Like any other job description, there are required qualifications and desired qualifications. The desirable ones are more likely to be dispensable, most of the required are not. What do you think the qualifications of the next President of the United States should be?On Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in less than five days, the official count down to electing the next President of the United States...
November 16th, 2011
Written by Wendy Innes in race relations news, Race and Education, Feature Stories, Latest News with 5 Comments
In such a volatile employment market, it is perfectly reasonable for people to ask, "What is the best career choice?" There are several great "recession-proof" careers, and minorities and various ethnic groups are represented in many of these jobs already. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) listed the following as the top 10 career choices based on current hiring trends.
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