Monthly Archives: February 2010

Where is the “fun” in this one?

Posted on February 23, 2010 by vgauthiers

As a descendant of my African American ancestors, I have always been careful not to discriminate against people of other cultures, races and backgrounds.  I know how hard it was for African Americans to deal with segregation and mistreatment. Many … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Greatest Minority

Posted on February 22, 2010 by lnin

Leo Nin During English class on Monday, the class discussion focused on Ward Churchill and his advocacy for Native American rights.  By reading just a few of his publications, one can observe that Churchill is not afraid to “step on … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Thoughts

Posted on February 22, 2010 by slevkovich

Sandra Levkovich From what we read in class and from what I already know about race and justice. I am appalled to know that our government, our country could be so cruel. I thought we gave everyone free rights, freedom … Continue reading →

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Screening: “SACCO AND VANZETTI”

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Kristin Moriah

February 26, Friday, 7pm Screening: “SACCO AND VANZETTI” Talkback with director Peter Miller @Revoultion Books: 146 W. 26th Street between 6th & 7th Ave. Sacco and Vanzetti is an award-winning documentary on the case of two Italian-born anarchists, accused of … Continue reading →

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acts of rebellion

Posted on February 22, 2010 by aeckert1

Annabel E. While I was reading this article, it caught me off guard a little because of how upfront his writing style is. I support him writing the article and I understand why he may have made it so bold … Continue reading →

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Ward Churchill’s “Lets Spread the fun around”

Posted on February 22, 2010 by WSuarez

Wilfredo Suarez Ward Churchill’s “Let’s Spread the Fun Around” article really triggered my critical thinking. In the first paragraph he talks about the “increasing controversy” of some of the names of familiar sports teams like the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City … Continue reading →

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Ward Churhill ”Columbus day” and “lets spread the “fun”

Posted on February 22, 2010 by dmilano

Ward Churchill describes this day in a way which debates the reason why this holiday is celebrated. Churchill begins to explain genocide in parst of America. Which can be related to the time of the Nazi Germans. Genocide was basically … Continue reading →

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I now believe…

Posted on February 22, 2010 by mpina

Melvin P. I now believe in what Ward Churchhill believes in. That is the injustices the Native American/ Indians continue to face. Mascots are used on biases created by the general public, which for the most part has not been … Continue reading →

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Race and Justice

Posted on February 22, 2010 by mpina

Melvin P. Race and Justice are two of the many controversial issues society faces, and struggles to overcome. Often times one cannot exist without the presence of the other, this is credited to ignorance related to race that which allows … Continue reading →

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I agree with you, Churchill!

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Irene Yang

The URL leads to a googled image of the Washington Redskins football team. Its logo has a Native American and a feather dangling on the side of the man’s head and the helmet.

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