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April 15th, 2014

Domestic Violence Often Includes Children

Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Race Relations with 0 Comments
April is child abuse prevention month, but everyday should be child abuse prevention day because abuse of children represents a kind of domestic violence all its own.
Domestic violence often include children, with the devastating and lasting impact going unnoticed and untreated until manifestations appear years later when the children become adults. April is Child Abuse Prevention month. But everyday should be child abuse prevention day because abuse of children represents a kind of domestic violence all its own, and the resulting impact on children can often...
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March 31st, 2014

Quality Education for Our Children Must Be Priority

Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Race Relations with 2 Comments
Preparing our children to achieve academic success, in order that they will have a meaningful future, in order that they become productive and contributing citizens in an ever-demanding society, is our obligation.
Providing a quality education for our children must be as high a priority as improving our economy, providing access to healthcare or protecting the environment. How many more studies, how many more reports will it take for us as a nation, as a state, a city or local community to become invested in doing what it take to provide a quality education for our children? This is a call for...
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March 25th, 2014

Racial Discrimination Remains Dangerous Threat

Written by The Associated Press in Common Ties That Bind, Race Relations with 1 Comment
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declares racial discrimination is a dangerous threat for communities all across the world.
Racial discrimination remains "a dangerous threat," according to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and he is urging countries and people around the world to follow the lesson of Nelson Mandela, who triumphed over racist forces and became a defender of the dignity and rights of every person. Ban's message was read at a General Assembly meeting Friday to commemorate the International Day for the...
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March 24th, 2014

Black Preschoolers Suspended More Than Whites

Written by Jesse J Holland in All About Family, Race Relations with 2 Comments
Black preschoolers are suspended at a higher rate than whites or other minorities.
Black students are more likely to be suspended from U.S. public schools – even as tiny preschoolers. The racial disparities in American education, from access to high-level classes and experienced teachers to discipline, were highlighted in a report released Friday by the Education Department's civil rights arm. The suspensions – and disparities – begin at the earliest grades. Black children...
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March 15th, 2014

Toward a More Diverse Peace Corps

Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Publisher's Note, Race Relations with 0 Comments
The Corps plans to aggressively recruit in more racially and ethnically diverse communities. Regional recruitment offices are hiring dedicated diversity recruiters to achieve its goals.
A goal to have a more diverse Peace Corps in the future has been announced as it seems that the Corps in its current state does not reflect the changing face of America. We may recall that the Peace Corps is an initiative of President John F. Kennedy. The idea was presented at the University of Michigan at Ann Harbor while he was campaigning for President. He issued a challenge to students to...
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