Get Real! That’s my kind response to the critics of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) recent academic reform policy that eliminates the minimum SAT and ACT scores for admission. This well-thought out and crafted course of action finally gives colleges the academic freedom and independence to do what they do best – make decisions [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Higher Education: A Right or Privilege for Intercollegiate Student-Athletes?
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In God We Trust — And That’s About It!
Sheeessh! By the news events of the past few weeks, one would have thought that it was time to grab our belongings and head to hills. Can anyone be trusted in this information age of hustle, fast-talk, get-rich deals, and quickie-relationships? Here’s a bit of timeless advice for those desperately seeking peace-of-mind and still holding [...]
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The N Word
Although I personally take great offense of the usage of the N-word by all ethnicities, I have come to accept the general notion that empowerment comes from ownership of thought and action. To that end, the Black community, in particular the Black hip-hop nation, seeks to empower itself by using the N-word to change and [...]
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