Tag Archives: Trayvon Martin

Diversity Training and Police: Ten Success Strategies Part I

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Dr. Bucher

As someone who has conducted training for police in the field of diversity, I am well aware of the challenge of doing this effectively.  Increasingly, attention is directed at “divides” in the U.S., including those that evolve around race, ethnicity, … Continue reading →

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Racial Tensions with Police, Privilege, and Perspective:  Thirteen “Assets” in My Life

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Dr. Bucher

As a white, middle class male who lives in a suburb of Baltimore, I enjoy what Peggy McIntosh refers to as “an invisible package of unearned assets which I can count on cashing in each day.”  My interaction with my … Continue reading →

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Diverse Classrooms and the “Diversity Gap”

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Dr. Bucher

This fall, for the first time in our nation’s history, most public-school students are not White.  Rather, data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicate Latinos, Blacks, American Indians, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and biracial students will account for … Continue reading →

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Memorable Quotes 2013

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Dr. Bucher

To my way of thinking, there were a few quotes from 2013 that were especially timely and memorable, such as:   “We seek a society that does not define black men and boys, but allows African-American males the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Racism: A More Inclusive View

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

Racism is one of the most powerful words in the English language.  Trouble is, racism tends to conjure up different images in the minds of Whites and Blacks. Consider the circumstances surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, … Continue reading →

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Teachable Moments and Continuing Conversations

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

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

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

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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