Category Archives: Opinion

Words of Truth

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Ilana M

Reading Paul Butler’s “A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice” raises some very interesting aspects of hip-hop culture in connection to justice that the average person probably doesn’t think about on a regular basis. However those submerged in the culture, or at … Continue reading →

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Race in Relation To Justice

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Ilana M

I don’t believe that race and lack of justice are necessarily connected, since anyone can be done an injustice, no matter their race. However, race can play a substantial factor in how someone is perceived. People often cling to stereotypes … Continue reading →

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Does Race Determine if Someone is Worthy of Justice?

Posted on March 3, 2010 by vgauthiers

Though it has never really been admitted, I believe that Race play a major factor in determining whether someone deserves justice or not. In Leonard Peltier’s Prison Writing , Leonard describes being put in jail for a crime he did … Continue reading →

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Race and justice are absolutely related!

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Irene Yang

How are race and justice related? Well, the answer is portrayed in many instances expanding from when slavery was allowed until today.  Justice is treating the people equally or justly. People are usually pulled over because of biased and stereotypical … Continue reading →

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Race vs. Justice: Is There a Connection?

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Madhavi Rampersaud

Madhavi Rampersaud In my opinion, justice is served when someone is treated fairly and reasonably after being subjected to an act of unfair treatment whether it is due to their race, social status, or any other personal qualities. When I … Continue reading →

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Corruption

Posted on March 2, 2010 by gcompolongo

A Corrupt Government After reading Prison Writings, Ward Churchill’s articles, and my fellow classmates essays I would say that justice and race are two terms that don’t mix very well. Race and injustice sounds a little better, especially in America. … Continue reading →

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American Dream? More Like American Nightmare!

Posted on March 2, 2010 by dou

DanLin O. Sacco & Vanzetti Documentary (Youtube) Due to the snowstorm on Friday, I was unable to attend the screening of the Sacco and Vanzetti documentary at Revolution Books. Fortunately, I was able to find the documentary uploaded in fourteen … 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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