June 2012
June 15th, 2012
Written by Rita Rizzo in Cover Stories, Latest News with 0 Comments
It seems that the rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and the middle class shrinks more with each passing day. Ask any representative from the three predominate economic classes in America and they will each tell you that their class has suffered the most from the protracted recessionary period that beset our economy in 2007 and has yet to fully dissipate for the majority of our citizens. Let’s...
June 14th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
One perception is that people view race relations in major cities as better than in small communities. The common wisdom is that in larger cities people become more accepting of those from different nationalities.But the opposite also holds true. People can distance themselves easier in a larger city because neighborhoods and enclaves are often set up along racial boundaries. A person of another...
June 13th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
Black youths gather and congregate in downtowns or upscale and elite venues in cities all across America, committing random acts of violence or just causing menacing mayhem. According to some reports, this racial violence and lawlessness are part of a nationwide pattern of hundreds of episodes that have occurred in more that 5o cities during the last 50 years.Why? Why are young black men becoming...
June 12th, 2012
Written by Cindy Ferraino in Latest News, Our Daily Walk with 0 Comments
Planning a vacation for you and your family can be extremely stressful. Whether you are travelling miles away or staying close to home, there are so many things to consider during the planning phase. The talk of where to stay, and how much is this going to cost can sometimes get us thinking that maybe a vacation is not within our reach.We need to stop and think about what we really want to...
June 11th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket,Do all races and ethnicities experience racism or is it just something minorities deal with~Confused in DallasDear Confused,Racism comes in all colors. As long as there are differences among people there will always be prejudice. No race or nationality is immune to it.The struggles of blacks and other minorities in America have always served as textbook examples of racism. But...