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Section: Opinion
African-American
Dylann Roof is a Racist and Terrorist. Period.
The sad and sobering truth is that this is hardly the first time that a Black church has been the target of homegrown terrorism by White supremacists.
June 22, 2015
Students
Killings in Charleston Put Race Relations in U.S. to Test
Racial tension in this country became the focal point of discussion last week with the killing of nine African-Americans in Charleston, South Carolina.
June 22, 2015
Sports
When Asian Americans Hear Hate Crime, We Think of Vincent Chin
The anniversary of his beating death in 1982 coincides with the mourning in Charleston.
June 21, 2015
Opinion
Is Overcoming White Privilege Unattainable?
I believe that there is a segment of our society, regardless of ethnic background, that depends on barriers outside their influence to justify their status in society.
June 17, 2015
African-American
Rachel Dolezal and White Privilege
Virtually all segments of the mediaâliberal, conservative, alternative, mainstreamâhave been deeply immersed in the saga of Rachel Dolezal.
June 16, 2015
Sports
Go to College? LeBron Didnât, But Everyone Else Should
On choosing the âfellowship of educated men and womenâ before prematurely choosing the âAssociation.â
June 14, 2015
Students
Rich vs. Poor: The Growing âClassâ Gap in Higher Education
Two thoughtful yet troubling articles, published within a week of each other, startled higher education leaders last week.
June 10, 2015
African-American
Marginalization, Demonization of Black Women is Real
Many Americans have witnessed the dramatic, intense and shocking video of several unarmed Black teenagers at a suburban pool party being held at gunpoint by a McKinney, Texas, police officer.
June 9, 2015
Students
Honoring Cultural Traditions of Native Graduates
Native graduates receive their eagle feathers and plumes and proudly wear them on their graduation caps or tied in their hair.
June 9, 2015
Opinion
âSan Andreasâ Movie Stereotypes Academics
Are all professors doomed to not kiss the girl and look like Paul Giamatti?
June 8, 2015
Opinion
Blaming Obama for the State of Race Relations Disingenuous at Best
Many Republican politicians, pundits and loyal GOP voters have targeted President Obama (and, in some cases, First Lady Michelle Obama) as the reason for the current state of race relations in our nation. As those in the land of rock-ribbed republicanism see it, our current commander in chief is the primary reason that the racial situation is less than desirable.
June 4, 2015
Students
Office Hours: Leading from Within in Higher Education
Knowing that oneâs leader is truly vested in them can build trust and even move beyond strictly professional boundaries.
June 4, 2015
Opinion
Silence Not an Option When Injustice Abounds
Can we allow ourselves to remain silent in the face of social and economic injustice?
June 4, 2015
Students
Institutional Leadership for Undocumented Students
Undocumented students have raised their voices and called upon institutions to meet their obligations to provide equitable college experiences for all, regardless of a studentâs residency status.
June 2, 2015
HBCUs
South Asian American Champs Spell for College, But Are Still in D-E-B-T
The trouble with the National Spelling Bee; My solutions
May 31, 2015
African-American
Curfews Should Start at Home
Some weeks ago now the controversial death of Freddie Gray led the city of Baltimore Maryland to be under a curfew watch. The mayor of Baltimore, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake eventually lifted the 10 p.m. curfew which had been enforced to help curb the impending violence in the city. Many involved in what some would call [âŚ]
May 30, 2015
Opinion
Are Americans Becoming More Ambivalent Toward Religion?
Pew Research says yes, especially millenials.
May 28, 2015
Students
The Minority Incentive for Community College
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been steadfast in making it difficult for teachers to achieve the job protection of tenure.
May 26, 2015
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