By Don T. Nakanishi (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The “Deep Divisions, Shared Destiny” poll provides credence for a continuum of competing views on the interracial and interethnic relations and perceptions among African Americans, Asian Americans and Latino Americans. The results, for example, underscore the familiar themes of mistrust, tensions, competition … [Read more...] about “Achieving Racial Convergence: A Leadership Challenge” by Don T. Nakanishi (May-June 20018 P&R Issue)
“Tax Aversion: The Legacy of Slavery” by Robin Einhorn (March-April 2008 Issue)
By Robin Einhorn (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The evidence is clear, especially around April 15: With a passion, Americans hate everything about taxation. We sometimes tell pollsters we are willing to pay higher taxes to get better public services from our governments (schools, roads, and so on), but, in a “read my lips” political culture, no … [Read more...] about “Tax Aversion: The Legacy of Slavery” by Robin Einhorn (March-April 2008 Issue)
“It Might Actually Work” by Pedro Noguera (March-April 2008 P&R Issue)
By Pedro Noguera (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) Since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Parents v. Seattle Schools, I have heard little more than anguish and frustration about this decision and its long‑term implications. In fact, most of the legal analysis I have read describes it as the death knell for serious efforts to promote racial integration in our … [Read more...] about “It Might Actually Work” by Pedro Noguera (March-April 2008 P&R Issue)
“Some Possible Changes, Critics and Cautions” by john powell (March-April 2008 P&R Issue)
By john powell (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The effort of Julius Chambers, Dean Jack Boger and William Tobin should be applauded. They are looking for a creative way to change the trajectory that has pointed toward both restricting diversity in higher education and increased racial isolation in K-12. Their effort should be engaged and experimented with on … [Read more...] about “Some Possible Changes, Critics and Cautions” by john powell (March-April 2008 P&R Issue)
“An Important Step” by William L. Taylor (March-April 2008 P&R Issue)
By William L. Taylor (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) Out of the promising ferment about national policy emerging from the current presidential campaign, there may come a couple of ideas that will be useful in advancing the goal of a diverse and racially inclusive society. One such is the Chambers/Boger/Tobin proposal to make attendance at diverse high schools a … [Read more...] about “An Important Step” by William L. Taylor (March-April 2008 P&R Issue)