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A Black Reader’s Response to “Racism Today, Racism Tomorrow, Racism Forever”

In Jerome Parent’s article “Racism Today, Racism Tomorrow, Racism Forever,” he discusses the idea that racism lives in all of us. It seems the negative connotation of the label “racist” prevents us from evaluating the “racism” in ourselves and its impact on our lives. I grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, once known as the Black Wall Street. […]

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Confessions of a Hallmark Channel Holiday Movie Watcher

Bless me, Scholars, for I have sinned. But let me explain. I totally get that Hallmark, as a corporate media entity, represents the values of elitist America. During the holiday season especially, Hallmark celebrates a very White Christmas: it is the story of fantastic white people who, despite their peculiar adversities in life, have somehow

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The Long-Term Effects of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying means using social media to intentionally cause harm to others who cannot easily defend themselves against aggressive online acts. It often causes serious long-lasting effects like depression, anxiety, and suicidal tendencies. These issues can follow the victims through the remainder of their lives. Of course, bullying in general does terrible damage. Cyberbullying is no

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Pikes Peak Community College Students Are Securing Internships with the Space Industry

America’s resurgent interest in space exploration continues to reshape the academic and professional landscapes in some profound and economically encouraging ways. Government and commercial enterprises are searching aggressively for bright, visionary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) majors to fill a host of professional positions that require expertise in fields ranging from asteroid mining to nanotechnology

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Writer, Get Thee to a Conference

This past week, I was lucky enough to attend the 2016 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) conference in Los Angeles. This writerly shindig included three full days of seminars, and a floor full of exhibitors. Oh, and there were lots of goodies: books, novelties, magazines, t-shirts, stickers, and posters. Conferences can be a bit overwhelming,

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