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Awareness, Acceptance… Something’s Missing When It Comes to Autism

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Dr. Bucher

In recent months, there’s been a push by the autism community to replace the word “awareness” with “acceptance;” to move on from simply promoting awareness to bringing about acceptance and inclusion of individuals on the spectrum. What’s the big deal … Continue reading →

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Students Make Themselves Heard: The Central Park Exonerated Five: Part 4 (of 4)

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Dr. Bucher

Previously: As a White professor teaching sociology and diversity at a Historically Black College (Baltimore City Community College), I often dealt with sensitive and potentially divisive issues. Roughly 3 decades ago, one of my Intro Soc students raised a tough … Continue reading →

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Is Life Fair?

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Dr. Bucher

Lots of times growing up, I can remember thinking life just isn’t fair. For example, I remember my dad not allowing me to practice the day before my Pleasantville (NY) junior varsity basketball game against Pelham. I was in the … Continue reading →

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Why Howard?

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Dr. Bucher

Howard’s been in the news quite a bit lately, in large part due to Kamala Harris. After Joe Biden tapped the California Senator to join him as VP on the Democratic presidential ticket, Harris talked at length about her past … Continue reading →

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“Race Talks” With Our Children: What Works Best?

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Dr. Bucher

Recently, much has been written about how we talk to our children about race and racism. In discussing this on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” Host Michel Martin asks Professor Jennifer Harvey, author of Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in … Continue reading →

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A Different Baltimore

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Dr. Bucher

As a professor of sociology at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) for more than four decades, I was pained to see the unrest that engulfed parts of the city in the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death. Additionally, I was dismayed … Continue reading →

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Our Feelings About Trayvon

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

I teach at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC). BCCC has a population that is predominantly African-American. As a Professor of Sociology, I hear about all of the issues, concerns, and feelings that my students bring to class with them each … Continue reading →

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Balancing ‘The Wire’

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Dr. Bucher

Years ago, I asked a noted scholar about the movie, “The Color Purple.” In the movie, one of the leading characters, an African-American male, is portrayed very negatively. The scholar replied that she had no problem with the way this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged African American, Baltimore, city, cultural encapsulation, drugs, Harvard University, imprisonment, social inequality, teachable moment, The Color Purple, The Wire, urbanization, William Wilson | 3 Comments

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