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Sibs, Autism, and Resilience

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

Life’s ups and downs have a way of transforming us.  Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s autobiography, My Beloved World, provides us with insight into the challenges of her childhood, which wasn’t easy by any stretch of the imagination.  She writes, … Continue reading →

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Obama Will Address Race and Racism Tonight

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Dr. Bucher

As the nation’s first Black President, Obama has ignored the importance of race and forgotten that racism even exists.  His silence on race has lent credence to the idea that we live in a post-racial society.  He has ignored his … Continue reading →

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Newt’s Comments: Simplifying a Complex Issue: Part Two

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

In his book, Race Matters, Dr. Cornel West criticizes those such as Newt Gingrich who put the blame for poverty squarely on the shoulders of the individual.  But West, an African-American scholar who teaches at Princeton University, also takes liberals … Continue reading →

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Newt Gingrich’s Comments: Modern-Day Sophisticated Stereotyping

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

Just the other day, Newt Gingich accused Mitt Romney of saying anything that will get him votes.  He could have just as easily been referring to himself, and his recent comments regarding poverty amongst children.  Even though those comments were … Continue reading →

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