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A Different Baltimore

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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Media, Minorities, and “Scoundrels”

I wonder if some people with mental illness, and their families, hold their breath when they hear news break about a terrible crime or a mass killing, such as the one that recently took place in Newtown, Massachusetts.  If so, … Continue reading

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Work/Family Balance: A Male Perspective (Part Two)

Does Sarah Palin “have it all?”  Three days after the birth of her first child, she was back to being Governor of Alaska.  A few years ago, Palin had a child with Down syndrome, Trig.  And while she credits a … Continue reading

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Power, Paterno, and PSU: A Question of Values and Perspectives – Part Three

Virtually all of the discussions in recent weeks about alleged child abuse and rape, and the abuse of power at Penn State University (PSU) and then Syracuse University, have focused on individuals, groups, and institutions.  Talk has been directed at … Continue reading

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Power, Paterno, and PSU: A Question of Values and Perspectives Part Two

Power tends to distort our values.  It leads to miscommunication and sometimes, no communication.  People with little or no power become invisible or less important.  This is particularly true of the young boys who were allegedly abused by Sandusky. Consider … Continue reading

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Power, Paterno, and PSU: A Question of Values and Perspectives – Part One

In my book, Building Cultural Intelligence (CQ), I discuss nine megaskills.  These megaskills comprise a skill-set that is absolutely essential for employability and success in the global marketplace.  One megaskill, “Understanding the Dynamics of Power,” helps us make sense of … Continue reading

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Defining Racism

Recently, on a local talk radio show, a guest mentioned that she was walking down a street in Washington, DC, and heard footsteps behind her. Before she could even think about how to react, the following raced through her mind; … Continue reading

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The Majority Culture?

Recently, someone recognized as a diversity “expert” made the statement, “the majority culture is defined as white, male, heterosexual, Christian and not having an ADA-defined disability.” In this context, majority culture refers to those with more power and privilege, those … Continue reading

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