DIVERSE Views

The Intersection of Presidential Politics, Race, Culture, and Higher Learning

by Dr. Pamela D. Reed, May 27, 2008

Much has been made of education levels and voting patterns in the Presidential nominating contests of the Democratic Party for the 2008 general election, particularly since Barack Obama emerged as the presumptive nominee. Well almost. Week after week, exit polls indicate that highly educated White Americans—Democrats, Independents and even some Republicans—are more

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Black Scholarship or White Imperalism?

by Dr. Christopher Metzler, May 23, 2008

There has been considerable debate among my colleagues about Black scholars and the production of Black scholarship. On the one hand, some White academics complain that Black scholars spend too much time on “ghetto scholarship.” This usually refers to Critical Race Theory, Africana Studies, and the impact of racism on

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Lessons Learned from a White Valedictorian at Morehouse College

by Dr. Marybeth Gasman, May 21, 2008

On May 12, 2008, as I was walking down the street in Atlanta, Georgia, I happened to glance at the newspaper stand.  I was shocked to see the headline "White Valedictorian Makes Morehouse History" on the front page of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.  I have to admit that my initial reaction

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Voting is our privilege and our responsibility

by Dr. James Ewers, May 19, 2008

Thank goodness we live in a country where we can freely vote.  It is something that we should not take for granted as we only have to look at other countries to see the chaos that has occurred because of voting or the lack of it.  Whether you are a

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Love and responsibility are keys to the Covenant

by Dr. James Ewers, May 14, 2008

 Tavis Smiley's “The Covenant With Black America” has been out a couple of years and it, along with the the companion book entitled "The Covenant in Action," is a must read if you are interested in grass roots change.  As many of you will recall, Tavis Smiley had a talk show with

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