September 2010
September 6th, 2010
Written by David Wolfford in National Collegiate Dialogue with 3 Comments
The intense vitriol in the public sphere over the past month against President Obama's healthcare plan — the raucous town halls, insulting signs, the Birthers' crusade, and Congressman Joe Wilson's outburst — begs to what degree these sentiments are fueled by racism as much as ideological differences concerning the president's healthcare proposal.
Let's consider some of the acts and...
September 6th, 2010
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in National Collegiate Dialogue with 15 Comments
Lamenting the dysfunctional state of many of our nation’s public schools has been a perennial refrain for decades. However, to fix what is wrong will require courageous decisions implemented by communities across the country, despite strong resistance.
Fortunately, some public schools are producing students who demonstrate high academic achievement, and can compete not only with peers here...
September 6th, 2010
Written by Sandra Carr in National Collegiate Dialogue with 19 Comments
Nowadays your name may say it all when you’re looking for a job. U.S. Research found that some employers might schedule an interview with an applicant based on the name they see on the resume because of their perception that the individual is of a specific race or ethnicity. The other candidates may have the same job qualifications as their counterparts, but face a roadblock because of...
September 6th, 2010
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in National Collegiate Dialogue with 5 Comments
The election of President Barack Obama certainly was a giant step forward in America’s long struggle with matters of race. But the unprecedented reactions among some policymakers and protesting citizens alike, clearly show that the issue of race is alive and well. Whether it is openly discussed or not, it still remains — uncomfortably — the elephant in the room. While President Obama...
September 3rd, 2010
Written by Manny Otiko in Eyes On The Enterprise with 0 Comments
For decades, American families heard that a college degree is the ticket to a middle-class lifestyle. However, today’s college graduates are facing the worst job market since World War II. Many graduates are coming out of school loaded with debt, and finding they cannot make enough money to pay back their loans.Gig Harbor, Washington resident, Deborah W. Halasz, a graduate student struggling with...