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“I Am Speaking!”, Ashley Colquhoun
“I Am Speaking!”, Ashley Colquhoun
UCF Forum
Many women, especially women of color, have been discredited, interrupted, and looked over for quite some time. It is time that we break the cycle and normalize speaking up and speaking out.
A New Generation That Understands Its Power And Role In The World, Lillian Caraballo
A New Generation That Understands Its Power And Role In The World, Lillian Caraballo
UCF Forum
Welcome, Gen Z! Some of us have been eagerly anticipating this moment.
Robin Hood Had It Easy − The Real World Is Not So Straightforward, Stephen M. Kuebler, Jonathan Beever
Robin Hood Had It Easy − The Real World Is Not So Straightforward, Stephen M. Kuebler, Jonathan Beever
UCF Forum
We love the story of Robin Hood, who heroically broke the law to help the poor. This trope makes sense because the story sets up very black-and-white conditions of right versus wrong.
The Irony: My Wife Is Criticized For Some Career Decisions I'M Praised For, Curtis Proctor
The Irony: My Wife Is Criticized For Some Career Decisions I'M Praised For, Curtis Proctor
UCF Forum
We are living in such interesting times. For much of my life I can remember being able to have a conversation with someone, and whether we agreed or disagreed we walked away maybe not seeing eye-to-eye 100 percent but having heard each other.
Let’S Retire The Trope Of The Hapless Dad, David Poissant
Let’S Retire The Trope Of The Hapless Dad, David Poissant
UCF Forum
Welcome to the winter of 2010. That’s me in the boots and puffy jacket because this is Cincinnati and it’s February and there’s snow on the ground. I’m a full-time grad student, teaching assistant, and writer. During the day, my wife works. When she comes home, I write. I teach at night. I would write during the day, but I already have a day job. I’m a stay-at-home dad.
Equal Pay Day Conversations Remind Me That All Voices Should Be Heard, Barbara Thompson
Equal Pay Day Conversations Remind Me That All Voices Should Be Heard, Barbara Thompson
UCF Forum
Equal Pay Day this year was just reached on April 10. This day symbolizes how far into the current year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. For women of color, the dates for Equal Pay Day are even more dramatically different, and for the most part go much further into the year.
Leadership Is About Developing 1 Voice And 1 Movement, Germayne Graham
Leadership Is About Developing 1 Voice And 1 Movement, Germayne Graham
UCF Forum
When your time to lead comes, what practices will define your leadership?
My Tv Wish List For Future: Latin-Culture Network But With English Dialogue, Amanda Osorio
My Tv Wish List For Future: Latin-Culture Network But With English Dialogue, Amanda Osorio
UCF Forum
I am watching beautiful, empowering African American women being celebrated on a BET show called Black Girls Rock! The audience is full of African Americans celebrating their accomplishments, and network CEO Debra Lee and first lady Michelle Obama come out onstage to address these successful women.
Even In A Crowd, Protest Is A Personal Journey, Germayne Graham
Even In A Crowd, Protest Is A Personal Journey, Germayne Graham
UCF Forum
In the wake of some recent protests taking place all across the country, I am reminded of the very personal and public consequences that result from various reactions. By definition, protest means "a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something."
The Only Way I Was Going To 'Veganize' My Life Was To Immerse Myself, Amanda Osorio
The Only Way I Was Going To 'Veganize' My Life Was To Immerse Myself, Amanda Osorio
UCF Forum
This summer I made the decision to do something that many Latins often hesitate to attempt: become a vegan.
Building A Pathway To Engineering For Our Daughters – Brick By Brick, Ali P. Gordon
Building A Pathway To Engineering For Our Daughters – Brick By Brick, Ali P. Gordon
UCF Forum
As a father of young elementary and middle school-aged kids, I’m also curious to know exactly how my undergrad students came to be interested in mechanical engineering. An exchange with a UCF student might go like this: “You did a great job on the exam. Congrats! By the way, how did you get interested in mechanical engineering, anyway?” I mentally log the answers for my kids’ future benefit.
University Theatres Should Open People's Eyes To New Ideas, Heather Gibson
University Theatres Should Open People's Eyes To New Ideas, Heather Gibson
UCF Forum
Content guides and advisories, which list all of the parts of a production that a viewer might find offensive, are becoming commonplace with theatre companies.
The Conversation That Determined My Views On Gender Equality, Elizabeth Santiago
The Conversation That Determined My Views On Gender Equality, Elizabeth Santiago
UCF Forum
I will never forget the first time I had to think – and I mean really think – about gender equality.
Broad Changes Are Needed To Move Toward Social Harmony, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
Broad Changes Are Needed To Move Toward Social Harmony, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
UCF Forum
I wonder if the need for workplace-diversity initiatives is an indicator of an underlying societal issue? If so, could a more comprehensive approach to diversity serve as a catalyst for social transformation?
My Nba All-Star Team Of Socially Conscience Players, Richard Lapchick
My Nba All-Star Team Of Socially Conscience Players, Richard Lapchick
UCF Forum
I have been trying to use the sports platform and the power of sports to address serious social issues during my entire adult life.
‘Be Nice To People’ – Grandmother’S Advice Could Fix Many Of World’S Problems, Anthony Major
‘Be Nice To People’ – Grandmother’S Advice Could Fix Many Of World’S Problems, Anthony Major
UCF Forum
As I began to write this column, my ears were ringing with the news story of another senseless shooting. This time it’s of nine people at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C.
'Give Light And The People Will Find Their Own Way', Rick Brunson
'Give Light And The People Will Find Their Own Way', Rick Brunson
UCF Forum
A mid the flotsam of a journalism instructor’s desk at the end of a hectic academic year – strewn business cards, papers never picked up by students, memos, meeting notes, neon pink paper clips and half a pack of Ice Blue breath mints – lies a stub of a burned-out candle.
#Blacklivesmatter – So Keep The Conversation Going, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
#Blacklivesmatter – So Keep The Conversation Going, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
UCF Forum
#BlackLivesMatter has become part of a symbolic movement with a powerful message. First tweeted on April 11, 2012, following the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, #BlackLivesMatter began trending heavily during protests after the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. Three years later, it remains relevant.
Does Major League Baseball Look Like America?, Richard Lapchick
Does Major League Baseball Look Like America?, Richard Lapchick
UCF Forum
The 2015 Major League Baseball Racial and Gender Report Card recently released by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport shows the league had an A on the issue of racial hiring practices, a C/C+ for gender hiring practices, and an overall grade of B.
Live, Learn – And Let Live, Anthony Major
Live, Learn – And Let Live, Anthony Major
UCF Forum
I grew up in a segregated community in Florida and attended supposedly “separate but equal” schools in a small town that had separate water fountains, bathrooms and even beaches, among other restrictions. We were expected to cross the street when a white woman was approaching and never look a white man in the eyes - that is if you didn’t want to appear defiant.
It's The Duty Of All Of Us To Stop Sexual Abuse, Rick Brunson
It's The Duty Of All Of Us To Stop Sexual Abuse, Rick Brunson
UCF Forum
The campus-security video is harrowing.
Sagging Pants Does Not Equate To Sagging Values, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
Sagging Pants Does Not Equate To Sagging Values, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
UCF Forum
I teach a class in the DeVos Sport Business Management graduate program at the For years I’ve debated the issue of people wearing sagging pants with anyone who cared to listen. I’ve hesitated to speak publicly for fear people would think I was condoning the style of dress. For the record, I believe style is a matter of personal expression.
I'M Hopeful The Power Of Sport Will Expand To Spur Social Change, Richard E. Lapchick
I'M Hopeful The Power Of Sport Will Expand To Spur Social Change, Richard E. Lapchick
UCF Forum
I teach a class in the DeVos Sport Business Management graduate program at the University of Central Florida on ethical and moral principles in sport. Last week we welcomed a distinguished panel to our class, which included: Charlie Freeman, executive vice president of the Orlando Magic; Linda Landman-Gonzalez, vice president for government affairs and community relations for the Orlando Magic; Brett Lashbrook, chief operating officer of Orlando City Soccer; and Keith Lee, the chief operating officer of the National Consortium of Academics and Sport.
History Curriculum Needs More Coverage Of Black Inventors, Anthony Major
History Curriculum Needs More Coverage Of Black Inventors, Anthony Major
UCF Forum
There is a reason we study Russian and European history as an integral part of our history curriculum. History is required from pre-K to college because it is a vital part of knowing how you and your country came to be.
Corrective Lenses Needed When Looking At Race Issues, Rick Brunson
Corrective Lenses Needed When Looking At Race Issues, Rick Brunson
UCF Forum
His name was Eddie, and he was a lot like me. We both were studious, scrawny and 11 years old at the time. He wore a starched white shirt with sharply creased sleeves and heavy-rimmed glasses that probably brought teasing from classmates.
Our Failure To Understand Mental Illness Has Debilitated Nearly 60 Million Americans, Alaina Bernard
Our Failure To Understand Mental Illness Has Debilitated Nearly 60 Million Americans, Alaina Bernard
UCF Forum
Abraham Lincoln, Ernest Hemingway, Robin Williams and Michelangelo are a few examples of brilliantly inspiring individuals who shaped our culture, artistry and society. Looking at this list of names, it is hard to see a connection between these unique individuals. The sad truth is that each one suffered from mental illness, a debilitating disease that disrupts one’s thinking, feelings and interactions with others.
The Future Will Require Learning How To Exist In A Multicultural Society, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
The Future Will Require Learning How To Exist In A Multicultural Society, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
UCF Forum
Why should I have to tell my sons to respect the police?
Much Of Society's Unrest Caused By Barrage Of Negative Stereotypes In Films, Anthony Major
Much Of Society's Unrest Caused By Barrage Of Negative Stereotypes In Films, Anthony Major
UCF Forum
Everybody has a perception about what the image of art should say – or not say – but few have an informed opinion. The power of the communicative arts transcends the mere power to inform. That power is used in film, television, newspapers, radio, art, magazines, music, theatre and the new social media network as a means of influencing and shaping attitudes by providing images and opinions.
No Longer Can We Keep Our Eyes Closed To Human Trafficking All Around Us, Richard Lapchick
No Longer Can We Keep Our Eyes Closed To Human Trafficking All Around Us, Richard Lapchick
UCF Forum
You may have read in early December that 61 people were arrested across Florida in a four-day human-trafficking sting operation. If you haven’t followed the dramatic increase in stories about human trafficking in the United States, this news may have caught you by surprise.
Sports News Puts Focus On Society's Problems, Richard Lapchick
Sports News Puts Focus On Society's Problems, Richard Lapchick
UCF Forum
Recent sports news has been filled with terrible stories about racism, gender violence, child abuse, and concussion-related brain damage for one in three former NFL players.