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Section: Opinion
African-American
Feeling It at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Will President Obama’s speech on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech go down in the history books?
August 26, 2013
Opinion
Race Relations Remain America’s Achilles Heel
Race relations have been and will be the Achilles Heel of the United States of America, at least for the foreseeable future. I hope that I am wrong.
August 22, 2013
African-American
Reflection on Original March on Washington
On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people endured the sweltering sun and heat to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
August 22, 2013
Asian American Pacific Islander
50 Years Later: Renewing the All-Inclusive Dream and March — and Thinking About Oprah’s Purse
If there’s a march for jobs and economic justice, you bet Asian-Americans should be there.
August 19, 2013
Opinion
Connecting the Dots From Trayvon Martin to Stop and Frisk Ruling
The need to discuss race is not just one of justice — though justice is the fabric of any sustainable society.
August 19, 2013
Students
How Should We React to White Student Unions?
White student unions are growing in popularity on college campuses.
August 15, 2013
African-American
‘Stop and Frisk’ – Unconstitutional Racial Profiling
There are a number of steps that are being taken to help fight racial profiling in New York City, across the federal government, and on the state level.
August 14, 2013
Students
On Slate, the Washington Football Team and ‘N’ Wording the ‘R’ Word
Slate strips Washington, D.C.’s resident football team of its controversial name.
August 11, 2013
Students
HBCU Closures: A Reversible Trend?
HBCUs must let go of polarizing “traditions” to survive in the current educational landscape.
August 11, 2013
Students
Don’t Let Credit Cards Fool You While in College
If you are a new or returning college student make sure that you have the credit card conversation with your family.
August 7, 2013
Opinion
Higher Education’s Complicity in the Trayvon Martin Tragedy
Universities need to lead the way toward the national conversation on race we clearly need.
August 7, 2013
Opinion
America’s Schools of Education Must Improve
For all the time, money and brainpower spent on improving the academic performance of America’s public school children, some things never seem to change. African-American students consistently lag behind their peers in reading.
August 6, 2013
African-American
Why the ‘Pick Up Your Pants’ Rant Falls Short
We’ve had a reprise of the Bill Cosby rant, most recently by Fox News icon Bill O’Reilly, who was then backed up by CNN’s Don Lemon.
August 5, 2013
Opinion
Reflecting on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Let’s reflect on comprehensive immigration reform and think about the economic implications.
August 5, 2013
Opinion
We Have a Long Way to Go on Racial Issues
A few weeks ago in my previous column, I wrote about a candid, no-holds-barred conversation that I had with a student who was enrolled in my summer session course.
August 1, 2013
Opinion
Tough Standards, Diversity are Key Assets for the U.S. Military
Last month marked the 65th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman’s Executive Order that led to the racial integration of America’s armed services.
August 1, 2013
Opinion
The Doctrine of Common Core: Raising Public Education Standards Does Little in Our Modern Economy
The new economic realities have established a new historical context for industry, work and education that challenges the fundamentals of common core.
July 31, 2013
Students
San Jose State’s MOOC Missteps Easy to See
As most people in ed-tech circles have heard by now, a much-touted MOOC experiment has ended in embarrassment.
July 29, 2013
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