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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?
Redefining America's Ethnicity, Gender And Race, Anthony Major
Redefining America's Ethnicity, Gender And Race, Anthony Major
UCF Forum
When redefining the ethnicity, gender and race of American society, I find it is interrelated with the cultural dialogue. The African-American experience has always been tied to those topics.
Cannons To Cannon, Ann M. Sasala
Cannons To Cannon, Ann M. Sasala
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I’ll never forget the first moment, I truly realized who Batman was. No, I’m not talking about (SARCASTIC SPOILER ALERT) his alternate identity as Bruce Wayne, but instead his depth as a character, his uncompromising morals and never-ending cycle of battles with the Joker. Batman, his mythology, and his backstory encompass so much more than the movies; he is alive for me in a way he will never be on screen. From an early age, comics provided my escape; Batman was there to drop kick depression and side-swipe thoughts of suicide. [excerpt]
Are Diversity And Inclusiveness Really Possible?, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
Are Diversity And Inclusiveness Really Possible?, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
UCF Forum
I recently overheard one manager ask another if he knew a nurse who was looking for a job. After a moment of thinking, he remembered someone. Within a week, an offer of employment was made for a great-paying job with a wonderful schedule. It is a position that will open doors and create opportunities as well as move this individual into circles he may not have been privy to otherwise
The Failure Of College Sport As An Equal Opportunity Employer, Richard Lapchick
The Failure Of College Sport As An Equal Opportunity Employer, Richard Lapchick
UCF Forum
As someone who has worked for institutions of higher education for more than four decades, it is especially embarrassing for me that colleges have the worst record in sports for hiring women and people of color.
Life Is Like A Salad Bowl (Or Should Be!), Anthony B. Major
Life Is Like A Salad Bowl (Or Should Be!), Anthony B. Major
UCF Forum
Everyone in the world eats salad of some sort. We enjoy all the different ingredients in our salads depending on what we have a taste for at the time.
America Needs To Reclaim Status As 'Land Of Opportunity', Erin O'Flaherty
America Needs To Reclaim Status As 'Land Of Opportunity', Erin O'Flaherty
UCF Forum
If America really is the “land of opportunity,” then it is only fair that everyone truly should have equality while on life’s endeavors. Sadly, however, when I reflect on the evolution of our great country, I don’t believe we are the land of promise we once were. With the world so full of discrimination, the term “land of opportunity” often gives people false hope.