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Finding Ways to Connect

A few days ago, two groups of teenagers got into a fight in downtown D.C.  It did not take long for police officers to break up the fight.  After the teens lingered around, a female officer approached them and asked … Continue reading

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Teachable Moments and Continuing Conversations

Already, the conversations regarding Trayvon Martin have begun to dissipate.  But that does not have to happen, if we use Trayvon’s death as a teachable moment.  Some good can come out of this tragedy, some continuing conversations if you will. … Continue reading

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Our Feelings About Trayvon

I teach at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC).  BCCC has a population that is predominantly African-American.  As a Professor of Sociology, I hear about all of the issues, concerns, and feelings that my students bring to class with them each … Continue reading

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10 Years Later A Teachable Moment

9/11 presents teachers, parents, and communities with an important opportunity. How can we engage youth, many of whom know very little if anything about this event? For starters, explaining 9/11 to a younger generation can focus on a wide range … Continue reading

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Balancing ‘The Wire’

Years ago, I asked a noted scholar about the movie, “The Color Purple.” In the movie, one of the leading characters, an African-American male, is portrayed very negatively. The scholar replied that she had no problem with the way this … Continue reading

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