Terrorism is always “new”, or “unprecedented”, even if we’ve seen it before.
Our shock and anger at recent events is genuine, especially attacks such as 9/11, Oklahoma City or even the recent thwarted attempt to blow up a plane by a Nigerian malcontent. Yet the extremists, misanthropes, wackjobs, loons and gun nuts of history feel slighted.
Why [...]
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January 6, 2010
Don’t Touch that Package! The Changing Face of Terrorism in America
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December 29, 2009
Mr. D’s Guide to the Holidays # 4: Kwanzaa
In Barack Obama’s America, is Kwanzaa relevant anymore? At least in the South Bronx, Kwanzaa is dying, if not dead already.
If you want a good gauge as to the state of a community, poll a classroom to see if any families still celebrate this holiday. Before the recess, I polled some students. In a room [...]
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February 1, 2010
Unknown African-American Heroes: The Healy Family of Georgia
February is Black History Month, and the Neighborhood will be highlighting some African-Americans that may not readily come to mind for students.
First off is a family from Georgia that achieved many notable firsts as African-Americans, even though many Blacks still belittle their accomplishments, due to their mixed lineage and religion. In 1818, Michael Morris Healy [...]
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