This morning we lost a major fighter for Social Justice in this country. A career that has touched so many lives and advocated for so many voices without political clout. Senator Kennedy fought for equality — from civil rights, disability rights, imigration rights, health care, minimum wages, and the list goes on. So many of … Continue reading
See President Obama at NAACP 100th Anniversary Speech Take a moment and visit the MSNBC link above of President Barak Obama’s speech to the NAACP 100th Anniversary. I think this is just another example of how having diversity in key new positions provides opportunities for new perspectives. Could any other President make this speech? Of … Continue reading
It is amazing to watch the dialogue over the “wise Latina” comment of Judge Sotomayor. I continue to ask myself what is wrong with her statement and is it racism or “reverse” racism. To understand this issue, we must begin by explaining the difference between racism and prejudice. With any of the isms (racism, sexism, … Continue reading
Congrats to President Obama in his historic decision today to nominate the first Latina as Supreme Court Justice. When I saw the candidates on the short list this weekend, I felt that Judge Sotomayor was the right pick for what the President was trying to achieve. I hoped that he would make that final decision. … Continue reading
President Barak Obama took the international stage and re-energized the United States’ position in the world. I am and continue to be very proud of Mr. President. For all those who underestimated a fellow member of the Class of 1979 (high school) it is exciting to see someone my age on the world stage. … Continue reading
