March 2024 M T W T F S S « Nov 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Recent Comments
- Richard Bucher on Why Howard U: A White Guy Explains (Part Two of Two)
- Barbara B. Murray, EdD on Why Howard U: A White Guy Explains (Part Two of Two)
- Richard Bucher on Is Life Fair?
- Patrick Henderson on Is Life Fair?
- Ueritta G. Crocker on Why Howard?
Blogroll
Tag Archives: racial minorities
A Relaxing Summer Vacation without Aggravation Is Still a Luxury for Many Minorities
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Adirondacks, African Americans, Bible of Black Travelers, Blacks, Color of Fear, discrimination, diversity, double consciousness, ethnic, ethnic minorities, gas stations, Green Book, hotels, Lake George, Lake George NY, Latino, mental health, minorities, perspective, race, racial minorities, racism, relaxation, road trip, rural, summer vacation, travel, Traveler's Green Book, vacation, vacation without aggravation, Victor Green, W.E.B. Du Bois, Woodbine Cottage
Leave a comment
Students Make Themselves Heard: “The Central Park Five” (Part 1 of 4)
Whenever I teach a class, I feel it’s critically important to set the tone on the very first day we meet. In part, this means going over the syllabus and my expectations for the course. Equally important, I share a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged African American, Ava DuVernay, Baltimore City Community College, black males, Central Park Five, criminal justice system, diversity, gender, John Macionis, Latino, law enforcement, minorities, New York's Central Park, perceptions, police, race, racial minorities, racism, Society the Basics, sociological perspective, sociology, The Exonerated Five, When They See us
Leave a comment
College, Race, and the Leadership Void At the Top
When I attended Colgate University, I remember Black students taking over the administration building. They camped out in the hallways and offices and refused to let administrators in until their demands were met. That was almost fifty years ago. Now, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged chilly climate, Colgate University, college presidents, cultural encapsulation, diversity officer, diversity training, higher education, inclusion, race, racial intolerance, racial minorities, racial sensitivity, racism, sociology, Wilbur Wright College
Leave a comment
Obama Will Address Race and Racism Tonight
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
Speaking With Authority Part II
Last post, I discussed my feelings regarding who can “speak with authority” on diversity. I think I raised more questions than I answered. In the coming weeks, I will try to be a bit more specific. This week, I will … Continue reading
Who’s Racist: Donald Trump and/or David Duke?
Donald Trump and David Duke are both politicians. Both participated in the Republican Presidential primaries. Trump has garnered more support than Duke ever did. However, it is worth mentioning that Duke ran for Governor of Louisiana in 1991 and received … Continue reading →