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A Relaxing Summer Vacation without Aggravation Is Still a Luxury for Many Minorities

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Dr. Bucher

Woodbine Cottage, Lake George NY “Modern hotel, air conditioned, television, good food, variety of amusement sports. Protection for the Negro traveler. Contact Samuel ‘Pinky’ McFerson and his wife Dorothy (proprietors).” Protection for the Negro traveler? In Lake George, a resort … 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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Inclusion is Harder, Not Easier

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Dr. Bucher

Recently, I was reading a new book by the mother of an adult son with autism. On the back cover, she describes how reading her book will change us. First, she says, it will “convince you inclusion is easier than … Continue reading →

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Disabled Students and the Suspension Gap

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Dr. Bucher

Last week, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights issued a report on school discipline, and the role of race and disability in student suspensions. The report found that students with disabilities are about twice as likely to be suspended when … Continue reading →

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Thin Slices of Autism

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

Starbucks has been in the news lately for reasons that seemingly have nothing to do with autism. Months ago, two Black men were arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia. Their offense? Asking to use the bathroom, waiting for their business partner, … Continue reading →

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Discrimination and National Autism Awareness Month

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Dr. Bucher

In a little over a week, we will begin “celebrating” National Autism Awareness Month. We will highlight children who have made unbelievable progress in spite of their “limitations,” inclusion at schools and in the workplace, awareness and acceptance, and parents … Continue reading →

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Autism, Bias, and the Media

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Dr. Bucher

The media has been taking a lot of criticism these days. While some see the media as an ally of the American people, many others are more prone to see it as the enemy. According to surveys, trust in the … Continue reading →

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ANSWERS Who’s Racist: Trump and/or Duke

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Dr. Bucher

Note: Trump officially secured the Republican nomination for President last night, and David Duke, a Trump supporter, recently announced plans to run for Congress in the state of Louisiana. In my last blog, I posed the question: Which of these … Continue reading →

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Five Myths About Straight White Males

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Dr. Bucher

Straight while males are a monolithic group defined by a variety of economic, social, and political privileges. This myth ignores the tremendous diversity that exists among straight white males. They are rich and poor, young and old, highly educated and … Continue reading →

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Sterling and Racism: Five Myths

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Dr. Bucher

We should be shocked. The number of people who said they were shocked by Sterling’s comments speaks volumes about our cultural and racial encapsulation. Sterling comments are not out of the ordinary nor is it particularly shocking that someone in … Continue reading →

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