Monthly Archive: May 2004
http://www.newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/news/people/columns/intelligencer/1133/ March 1, 1999 The surprising background of one of New York’s most celebrated party-givers is revealed in Lawrence Otis Graham’s new book, Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class. Graham reports...
Special thanks to Stephanie Lenz of Toasted Cheese for her mention of Taking The Gloves Off and A Mixed Blog in her May 15 column for Absolute Blank titled Begin The Blogging. Stephanie has...
‘Hispanic’ label a creation of politicians Lexington Herald-Leader By Abdon Ibarra CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST Recently, the Web site for Black Entertainment Television posed the question: “Does it bother you that Hispanics now outnumber African-Americans in...
Cosby Defends His Remarks About Poor Blacks’ Values The New York Times May 22, 2004 By FELICIA R. LEE Bill Cosby, known mostly as a genial father figure who contributes to a wide range...
Stealing the Answers: Prevaricators in the Classroom The Chronicle of Higher Education May 14, 2004 By JAMES E. McWILLIAMS When the last accused cheater arrived at my office door (at my request), he appeared...
Recently, I authorized the inclusion of The Multiracial Activist on a coalition letter to Nuala O’Connor Kelly, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security, regarding US-VISIT redress policy dated March 15, 2004. The letter...
April 20, 2004, 8:46 a.m. Unhealthy Disparities: Race-Card Rx By Roger Clegg Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has announced that one of his highest priorities this year will be passing legislation designed to eliminate...