On Wednesday, August 28, thousands of people will go to Washington D.C. and commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This first march focused on civil and economic rights for African Americans and has been credited with advancing the passage of both the Civil … [Read more...] about Déjà Vu at the 50th Anniversary March on Washington
Dr. Denise O'Neil Green
NYPD Stop and Frisk Policy Violates Constitutional Rights of Blacks and Hispanics
On Monday, August 12, 2013, a federal judge ruled that the infamous Stop and Frisk policy of the New York Police Department violated the constitutional rights of Black and Hispanic New Yorkers. While this is a victory in that the ruling acknowledges the humanity and constitutional rights of minorities, I wish these tactics were discontinued altogether. Ultimately, … [Read more...] about NYPD Stop and Frisk Policy Violates Constitutional Rights of Blacks and Hispanics
Advancing Diversity in Higher Education: A Game of Strategy, Challenges and Patience
For the past several months, I have posted three blogs that address questions related to diversity in higher education (See Question 1, Question 2, and Question 3). They grew out of my participation as a panelist, along with Andrew Adams, III, JD and Damon A. Williams, PhD, for an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives … [Read more...] about Advancing Diversity in Higher Education: A Game of Strategy, Challenges and Patience
The Role of Education in Shaping Diversity in One’s Professional Life
On April 16, 2013, I was one of several panelists, along with Andrew Adams, III, JD and Damon A. Williams, PhD, for an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The theme was “Reflections on Diversity and Excellence – OAMI Through the Years”. The … [Read more...] about The Role of Education in Shaping Diversity in One’s Professional Life
Fostering Student Success – Best Practices & Institutional Interventions
On April 16, 2013, I was one of three panelists, along with Andrew Adams, III, JD and Damon A. Williams, PhD, for an event celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where the theme was “Reflections on Diversity and Excellence – OAMI Through the Years”. The … [Read more...] about Fostering Student Success – Best Practices & Institutional Interventions