Tag Archives: diversity

Combating Racial Ignorance: A Long and Winding Road

Throughout our nation’s history, people of different races have displayed just how much we don’t know about each other.  And our educational background and social standing don’t necessarily matter all that much.  In 1905, Alvin Borgquist, a Clark University graduate … Continue reading

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Returning in a week or so

For the last two months, I’ve taken a vacation from writing my blog.  Why?  Well, those of you who read my blog know something of my family background.  Jimmy, my middle-aged son who happens to have autism, recently moved to … Continue reading

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Uncomfortable Dialogues with Black and White Men

A few days ago yet another book came out about uncomfortable, cross-racial dialogues.  It’s gotten a lot of publicity, in large part because of the charisma of its author and the backing of Oprah Winfrey.  And it’s certainly timely given … Continue reading

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Why Howard?

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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Perspective, Positivity, and the Pandemic:  What College Students Can Learn From Jimmy

Thought I’d share a letter I wrote about my son Jimmy.  It will be shared with athletes attending a university in central New York.  My hope is that it will provide some perspective and positivity in the midst of the … Continue reading

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Coffee Cup Chats on Race: DOA

How many of us remember something called RACE TOGETHER?  It was the brainchild of Starbuck’s CEO Howard Schultz.  It lasted about as long as Schultz’s recent run for the President of the U.S. About five years ago, Schultz hastily put … Continue reading

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

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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Notice re blog:

There will be no blog this month (December). Starting next month, I will return to writing about the subject of diversity and many of the issues addressed in my teaching, writing, research, and speaking.  While I’ll periodically touch on the … Continue reading

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Celebrating Halloween at Asylums: What Messages Do We Send?

“Come to the Asylum Ball,” and join us for a “costume contest and party.”  Pictured along with this ad are people in straitjackets, pictures of signs including Psych Ward, Morgue, Amputation, and Genetics, bottles of various medications, and a warning … Continue reading

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An Abundance of Talent Waiting to be Tapped

With the just announced ultra-low U.S. unemployment rate (3.5%), it’s easy to assume that everyone is benefitting.  Unfortunately, that’s not the case.  Unemployment for those with disabilities, and particularly adults with autism, is astronomically high.  Some estimates peg the rate … Continue reading

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