March 2012
March 2nd, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
When a U.S. District Judge and a professor from a major university blatantly display racism — all in one week — how do we put that in perspective as we work to achieve racial harmony and understanding?Two separate, but concerning, incidents occurred this week, which should give us pause. While these two incidents became public, it begs the question, how often do such incidents occur in the course...
March 1st, 2012
Written by Russell Roberts in Feature Stories, Latest News with 0 Comments
Abraham Lincoln and his freedom of African-Americans from the bonds of slavery looms over any other subject associated with him. Thus, we all think we know Lincoln — kind, charitable, funny, wise, and compassionate, a good and decent person who acted toward everyone else the same benevolent way.But did he? How does Lincoln measure up when it comes to another oppressed race of the day…Native...