February 2013
February 11th, 2013
Written by Rodney D. Coate... in National Collegiate Dialogue with 18 Comments
Editor’s Note: February is Black History Month. Prof. Rodney Coates reflects on the impact Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had on his life and that of his family.
I remember that day, in a land far away, when you dared to dream into my reality.
That day, on that dusty road, when my dreams were awakened to the possibility of yes.
Dreams born within the jungle of concrete that has smashed so many other...
February 11th, 2013
Written by Allison Monterrosa in National Collegiate Dialogue with 40 Comments
Victims of interpersonal violence face many challenges when trying to navigate through an abusive relationship. The dynamics of interpersonal violence are very complex and each situation has its’ own unique challenges. For people of color that are being victimized, intersecting oppressions such as institutionalized racism, gender oppression, and classism need to be taken into consideration when...
February 11th, 2013
Written by Russell Roberts in Setting It Straight with 0 Comments
Few men ever served their country so brilliantly, but denied their just rewards because of prejudice, than Charles Young.
The early 20th century was a bad time to be a black person in America. Jim Crow prejudice was riding high. It took either incredible luck or extraordinary skill for an African-American to be recognized for his/her achievements. Unfortunately, Young had neither of those.
He was...
February 10th, 2013
Written by Christina Hoag ... in Feature Stories, Latest News with 0 Comments
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The federal government's push for drastic reforms at chronically low achieving schools has led to takeovers by charter operators, overhauls of staff and curriculum, and even school shutdowns across the country.
It's also generated a growing backlash among the mostly low-income, minority communities where some see the reforms as not only disruptive in struggling neighborhoods,...
February 9th, 2013
Written by Aron Heller - A... in Feature Stories, Latest News with 0 Comments
JERUSALEM (AP) - An apparent arson attack Friday on the offices of leading Israeli soccer club Beitar Jerusalem has put a spotlight on longstanding concerns over growing anti-Arab racism among the nation's soccer fans.
The fire, which destroyed historic trophies and mementos, comes after the team broke with its unofficial tradition and signed two Muslim players from Chechnya, enraging its most...