This blog was created solely for my students to generate intellectual dialogue with their classmates. Reach one and teach one. Peace.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
The Census, how will you self identify?
The 2010 Census is coming in the next few days. It will be very important for everyone to be counted. The alleged rift between the Blacks and Browns of America needs to be addressed. For those who know me, I often say, "Yo soy boriqua paque tu lo sepa" which translates to I am Puerto-Rican and you know it. It will be important to Latinos, who do not identify as "White" to acknowledged that you are Black and Latino. As of this date, there are approximately one million Latinos, in America, who identify as Afro-Latino. In order for more resources to be funneled into minority communities, the number of minorities must be counted accurately. For those of my students who this applies , please do your homework and decided how you will self identify. Please look at the posted link for added information. Remember, we are all in this together. One Love, One Race. Peace.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The pressures of young people and mental health.
I have tried to express the importance of mental health to my Criminology class. This is a prime example of what happens when it is not addressed. This young lady had a promising career. What drove her to take her life will be a mystery. Please pay attention to the signs.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
To reveal or not to reveal?
This issue will place an indelible scare on the New Jersey State Police. Regardless of guilt, these gentlemen will have to face their resepctive families and hopefully they will be forgiven. Now, as a taxpaying citizen of New Jersey, can you forgive them? Please read through the entire article and at the bottom, read what your fellow taxpaying citizens think as well.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
What is going on in Newark?
Are the walls starting to crumble? It appears that human behavior is rearing its evil head in the City of Newark. What the residents do not need is more scandal and corruption. Let's give Newark the benefit of the doubt right now, but I would expect Mayor Booker to check those around him. He still has a very promising future, if this latest debacle does not get to him.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/ex-newark_official_facing_corr.html
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