Comments for Diversity Consciousness; Chat with Dr. Bucher, Author / Educator / Diversity Consultant http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog A forum for discussions on issues relating to diversity consciousness. Thu, 03 May 2012 04:37:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The R-Word: Intent v. Impact by Ka Lai Chan http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=204&cpage=1#comment-614 Ka Lai Chan Thu, 03 May 2012 04:37:55 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=204#comment-614 I appreciate that you talk about this as your topic. I agree that this R-word is a destructive word which might make somebody's heart bleeding. Having such problem in a family is already a hard thing, other than because of taking care of them is tired and rocky, being looked-down by others or sometimes being biased is really hurt and sorrowful. Before reading this blog, I sometimes say this word to make fun on my friends when they did some silly things; but after reading it, I swear I will not do it again. I'd respect people and avoid doing anything which might make someone feels bad and sad. I appreciate that you talk about this as your topic. I agree that this R-word is a destructive word which might make somebody’s heart bleeding. Having such problem in a family is already a hard thing, other than because of taking care of them is tired and rocky, being looked-down by others or sometimes being biased is really hurt and sorrowful. Before reading this blog, I sometimes say this word to make fun on my friends when they did some silly things; but after reading it, I swear I will not do it again. I’d respect people and avoid doing anything which might make someone feels bad and sad.

]]> Comment on Our Feelings About Trayvon by Trina Carpenter http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212&cpage=1#comment-613 Trina Carpenter Tue, 01 May 2012 23:31:09 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212#comment-613 The Travon Martin story shook my home because, I have a teenager and he is a black male. when I heard about the killing of this young man, all I could do is cry. I feel that the law in Florida is not fair ( STAND YOUR OWN GROUND LAW) what is the meaning of that. Do this mean you can kill anyone you want, at anytime just by saying,” it was self defense”. George Zimmerman was WRONG face it, I can not believe people are supporting this man. If a child is raped or molested that person gets time, looked at differently, and charged but, if you kill a child in Florida you get bail, God help that system. The Travon Martin story shook my home because, I have a teenager and he is a black male. when I heard about the killing of this young man, all I could do is cry. I feel that the law in Florida is not fair ( STAND YOUR OWN GROUND LAW) what is the meaning of that. Do this mean you can kill anyone you want, at anytime just by saying,” it was self defense”. George Zimmerman was WRONG face it, I can not believe people are supporting this man. If a child is raped or molested that person gets time, looked at differently, and charged but, if you kill a child in Florida you get bail, God help that system.

]]> Comment on Hidden Bias and Stay-at-Home Moms by Andrea MacDuffee http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=218&cpage=1#comment-596 Andrea MacDuffee Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:16:11 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=218#comment-596 Pat - I am finding that it can work both ways. There is now a growing group of SAHMs (stay-at-home moms) that tend to look down on those that "work" outside the home as if they put the needs of their children behind those of themselves. Though you are right that I do find a lot of the "you don't work?" attitude from those who are uneducated. I am a taxi, an entertainment director, an educator, a cook, a nurse, a spiritual advisor, a referee, and a maid. And I do it for love NOT money :) Pat – I am finding that it can work both ways. There is now a growing group of SAHMs (stay-at-home moms) that tend to look down on those that “work” outside the home as if they put the needs of their children behind those of themselves. Though you are right that I do find a lot of the “you don’t work?” attitude from those who are uneducated. I am a taxi, an entertainment director, an educator, a cook, a nurse, a spiritual advisor, a referee, and a maid. And I do it for love NOT money :)

]]> Comment on Hidden Bias and Stay-at-Home Moms by Andrea MacDuffee http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=218&cpage=1#comment-595 Andrea MacDuffee Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:16:11 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=218#comment-595 Pat - I am finding that it can work both ways. There is now a growing group of SAHMs (stay-at-home moms) that tend to look down on those that "work" outside the home as if they put the needs of their children behind those of themselves. Though you are right that I do find a lot of the "you don't work?" attitude from those who are uneducated. I am a taxi, an entertainment director, an educator, a cook, a nurse, a spiritual advisor, a referee, and a maid. And I do it for love NOT money :) Pat – I am finding that it can work both ways. There is now a growing group of SAHMs (stay-at-home moms) that tend to look down on those that “work” outside the home as if they put the needs of their children behind those of themselves. Though you are right that I do find a lot of the “you don’t work?” attitude from those who are uneducated. I am a taxi, an entertainment director, an educator, a cook, a nurse, a spiritual advisor, a referee, and a maid. And I do it for love NOT money :)

]]> Comment on Our Feelings About Trayvon by Sabrina Henderson http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212&cpage=1#comment-588 Sabrina Henderson Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:42:02 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212#comment-588 When I first heard the news about Trayvon Martin, I suddenly became very infuriated. I was so upset and had so many emotions that I didn't know what to do. I immediately spoke to my sister because I needed to get this off my chest. I knew I wanted to help in some way possible. So I spread the word any way I could. Through facebook, by phone, the clothes I wore, signed petitions and even went to rallies to show my support that justice needed to be served. I think one reason this case has made a huge impact on me was because I heard Trayvon's last cries and plead for help on the recordings. For it to be 2012 and things like this are still happening, is what scares me the most. I believe that not only should African Americans be concerned about this case but all races should be concerned because it could have been any one of us but a different situation. And like Trayvon, we would want someone fighting for our justice because at the end of the day human beings want to know that they matter. Although justice won't bring Trayvon back, it would give his family and the people some closure to know that Zimmerman is one less dangerous person roaming the streets. When I first heard the news about Trayvon Martin, I suddenly became very infuriated. I was so upset and had so many emotions that I didn’t know what to do. I immediately spoke to my sister because I needed to get this off my chest. I knew I wanted to help in some way possible. So I spread the word any way I could. Through facebook, by phone, the clothes I wore, signed petitions and even went to rallies to show my support that justice needed to be served. I think one reason this case has made a huge impact on me was because I heard Trayvon’s last cries and plead for help on the recordings. For it to be 2012 and things like this are still happening, is what scares me the most. I believe that not only should African Americans be concerned about this case but all races should be concerned because it could have been any one of us but a different situation. And like Trayvon, we would want someone fighting for our justice because at the end of the day human beings want to know that they matter. Although justice won’t bring Trayvon back, it would give his family and the people some closure to know that Zimmerman is one less dangerous person roaming the streets.

]]> Comment on Our Feelings About Trayvon by Lindsey http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212&cpage=1#comment-585 Lindsey Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:51:38 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212#comment-585 I have been reading some of your postings to help complete assignments in a course I am taking on Multicultural Education. I found your posting about Trayvon Martin to be very interesting. Until taking my course in Multicultural Education, I never realized how such events can really effect certain races because as you mentioned, everyone has different life experiences. I agree with you, though, that many people are calling for cultural sensitivity and respect. This is definitely a good thing. I hope that everyone, no matter what race, can come together and have emphathy and fight for justice for Trayvon. Reading your postings have helped me learn a lot on cultural awareness. Thank you for sharing. I have been reading some of your postings to help complete assignments in a course I am taking on Multicultural Education. I found your posting about Trayvon Martin to be very interesting. Until taking my course in Multicultural Education, I never realized how such events can really effect certain races because as you mentioned, everyone has different life experiences. I agree with you, though, that many people are calling for cultural sensitivity and respect. This is definitely a good thing. I hope that everyone, no matter what race, can come together and have emphathy and fight for justice for Trayvon. Reading your postings have helped me learn a lot on cultural awareness. Thank you for sharing.

]]> Comment on What Organizations Can Learn About Diversity from the Jeremy Lin Story: Part Two by Zsa Zsa Baysa http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=200&cpage=1#comment-584 Zsa Zsa Baysa Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:15:25 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=200#comment-584 I stumbbled across your blog while searching for blogs on diversity. I am loving all your blog entries so far and am glad that there is someone out there that is blogging about how diversity still has a long way to go and we cannot cover the fact that there is still racism and prejudism that is experienced in our society. I noticed that you are a faculty member at a community college. I personally think that we cannot undo this way of thinking unless our educators are the ones to implant this type of thinking into their students. I have my Masters in Social Work and currently do school counseling at an Elementary School. I just attended a meeting with a Polynesian family. I can say that I am glad that I've gone to a school that has taught me that multiculturalism includes looking at the historical context of certain communities to try and understand why certain communities are the way that they are but am also deeply saddened that other professionals in my field are very unaware of how insensitive they can be to a lot of families of different backgrounds. Thank you for being an educator that really takes multiculturalism into heart because, honestly, planting seeds in your students is the way to make them think about the actions that they do in the future. I stumbbled across your blog while searching for blogs on diversity. I am loving all your blog entries so far and am glad that there is someone out there that is blogging about how diversity still has a long way to go and we cannot cover the fact that there is still racism and prejudism that is experienced in our society. I noticed that you are a faculty member at a community college. I personally think that we cannot undo this way of thinking unless our educators are the ones to implant this type of thinking into their students.

I have my Masters in Social Work and currently do school counseling at an Elementary School. I just attended a meeting with a Polynesian family. I can say that I am glad that I’ve gone to a school that has taught me that multiculturalism includes looking at the historical context of certain communities to try and understand why certain communities are the way that they are but am also deeply saddened that other professionals in my field are very unaware of how insensitive they can be to a lot of families of different backgrounds.

Thank you for being an educator that really takes multiculturalism into heart because, honestly, planting seeds in your students is the way to make them think about the actions that they do in the future.

]]> Comment on Our Feelings About Trayvon by Paola Rivas http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212&cpage=1#comment-581 Paola Rivas Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:38:59 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212#comment-581 I am a student in Orlando, Fl. and a mother of five children and this injustice has upset me and angered me to the fullest. What makes me more angry is the recent news I have learned about the case in which Zimmerman's father is a Judge and that thus far has protected this murderer. Now it's all making even more sense to me of the obvious injustice and cover-up of his guilty actions! I think about my son's who are of African American descent and I worry about their future and their lives that are in jeapordy for just being who they are and who will be profiled for their color of their skin, their style or their features and I see grimm and sad outcome for my Trayvon and everybodies Treyvon. This needs to stop in it's tracks before it hurts and destroys more innocent lives. We need to have more community outreach programms and come together to discuss these issues in every community! It's imperitive that we all join forces as one. We have all become Treyvon and I'm extremely proud to say that Treyvon is my son too. My heart weeps to see him gone but he will always remain in my mind and in my heart. Above all I just want to see justice done for Treyvon and I want his killer George Zimmerman charged with murder and do the time he deserves. I am a student in Orlando, Fl. and a mother of five children and this injustice has upset me and angered me to the fullest. What makes me more angry is the recent news I have learned about the case in which Zimmerman’s father is a Judge and that thus far has protected this murderer. Now it’s all making even more sense to me of the obvious injustice and cover-up of his guilty actions! I think about my son’s who are of African American descent and I worry about their future and their lives that are in jeapordy for just being who they are and who will be profiled for their color of their skin, their style or their features and I see grimm and sad outcome for my Trayvon and everybodies Treyvon. This needs to stop in it’s tracks before it hurts and destroys more innocent lives. We need to have more community outreach programms and come together to discuss these issues in every community! It’s imperitive that we all join forces as one. We have all become Treyvon and I’m extremely proud to say that Treyvon is my son too. My heart weeps to see him gone but he will always remain in my mind and in my heart. Above all I just want to see justice done for Treyvon and I want his killer George Zimmerman charged with murder and do the time he deserves.

]]> Comment on Our Feelings About Trayvon by shameem Selimuddin http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212&cpage=1#comment-576 shameem Selimuddin Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:04:21 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212#comment-576 I am also a teacher at Baltimore City Community Collage and I have the same feelings that you have. I work in East Baltimore and most of my students are like Trayvon. His death has really affected many young and old all over the country who have a special fire in their heart when an injustice has occurred. The Sanford Police Department has no excuse for not contacting Trayvon's parents for 3 whole days. This is what I call is complete disregard for life. The conservatives or Tea Party radicals have been mum on this outrage. Where is their outcry for prolife or they have different standards for different kinds of people. This is the height of hipocricy. I am also a teacher at Baltimore City Community Collage and I have the same feelings that you have. I work in East Baltimore and most of my students are like Trayvon. His death has really affected many young and old all over the country who have a special fire in their heart when an injustice has occurred. The Sanford Police Department has no excuse for not contacting Trayvon’s parents for 3 whole days. This is what I call is complete disregard for life. The conservatives or Tea Party radicals have been mum on this outrage. Where is their outcry for prolife or they have different standards for different kinds of people. This is the height of hipocricy.

]]> Comment on Our Feelings About Trayvon by bluepenguin01 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212&cpage=1#comment-575 bluepenguin01 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:24:30 +0000 http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog/?p=212#comment-575 people are scare. for what they made a judgment about them. if fear let them get to them, they make a quick dumb dession. Which is not that smart. Peopl need to think about the other. They have dreams just like any humans. They walk and talk like no other human. Human are able to understand if they knew what is to think about other. Sometimes I ask myself, Are we trying to win a poll which color is the best. Once our body is dead we are left with a soul. For which our true soul color will be, or we all could be the small color. killing somebody thinking he was a thread is the most dumb thing. Now people are asking them self if they can go to school, or work or play outside. we might as well wear unfourm to everthing we do. nothing but a grey shirt and pants so we all look alike. i still look at people and ask my self why o why. im open about people about color and gay. they are just normal people. people are scare. for what they made a judgment about them. if fear let them get to them, they make a quick dumb dession. Which is not that smart. Peopl need to think about the other. They have dreams just like any humans. They walk and talk like no other human. Human are able to understand if they knew what is to think about other. Sometimes I ask myself, Are we trying to win a poll which color is the best. Once our body is dead we are left with a soul. For which our true soul color will be, or we all could be the small color. killing somebody thinking he was a thread is the most dumb thing. Now people are asking them self if they can go to school, or work or play outside. we might as well wear unfourm to everthing we do. nothing but a grey shirt and pants so we all look alike. i still look at people and ask my self why o why. im open about people about color and gay. they are just normal people.

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