DIVERSE Views

Can Michael Vick Take the Steps to Rebuild His Life?

by Dr. James Ewers, April 23, 2009

It was only a few years ago that Michael Vick was playing quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and riding high. He was slashing and dashing through National Football League lines, and it was a joy to watch him. Now, he is without a ride and grounded. Much was made a

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Court of the Conqueror Writes Another Legal Fiction

by Dr. J. Kehaulani Kauanui, April 20, 2009

On March 31, 2009, the Supreme Court of the United States (S.C.O.T.U.S.) issued its ruling in the case of State of Hawaii v. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, et al. The state of Hawai‘i asked the high court whether or not the state has the authority to sell, exchange, or transfer

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Obama Decision to Boycott World Racism Conference is Regrettable

by Dr. Pamela D. Reed, April 20, 2009

Change has come to America. Doubters of this undeniable truth need only look to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for confirmation. Or to the international stage, where President Barack Obama — along with first lady Michelle Obama — has taken the world by storm. Let’s face it. It was nothing short of amazing to

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Michelle Obama: One Classy, Resilient, Intelligent First Lady

by Dr. Elwood Watson, April 7, 2009

From the moment her husband became a serious contender for the Democratic nomination, Michelle Obama has been a perennial figure in the media spotlight. With this level of exposure has also come a significant amount of controversy. Unlike previous first ladies such as Rosalyn Carter, the late former first lady,

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The Case Against Cultural Standardization in Tenure Decisions

by Dr. Christopher Metzler, April 6, 2009

There has been a cacophony of voices calling for the elimination of tenure in higher education. Many of those voices are ultra conservative ideologues who are using the tenure debate to excoriate what they see as a liberal-leaning academy. There is a more vexing question that is conveniently absent from

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