We have been exploring the topic of Good to Great on my campus. As a faculty, we even read Jim Collins’ book as a central point of what we would like to achieve as a school and a faculty; in doing so, a number of academic departments have traveled or will travel throughout the country [...]
Entries from October 2009
October 29, 2009
More Fox News
We all know how I feel about Fox News. This note was circulated on my very Republican campus today; I love the person that sent it out; she is bright and professional; however, if I sent a pro-Obama and pro MSNBC note like this one — I would be called on the floor for it. [...]
October 26, 2009
King, Race, Class, and Marxism
While on a recent trip, I had to make a connection at the Memphis airport; I came across this large picture in one of the terminals while navigating my way to my next flight. I took a second to read the caption and fully look over this piece; I am a bigger supporter of Malcolm [...]
October 23, 2009
Good for the University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi has shortened its fight song, hoping to discourage fans from responding to the song with a traditional chant of “the South will rise again,” the Associated Press reported. The student government has been trying to change the chant to “to hell with LSU,” citing the way the phrase about the South [...]
October 22, 2009
College Letters
I have been very busy of late finishing college letters of recommendation; I actually enjoy writing them; it gives me time to reflect on why I like teaching students. A former colleague, Joy App, sent this to me after a recent conversation we had about this topic. By policy, I do not write negative letters; [...]
October 22, 2009
The Inequality of Women
My advanced Placement European history classes are examining the age of reason and the processes of political change during the Enlightenment. Though paradoxical, it is safe to say that the term Enlightenment is not for all. For all of their talk of liberation from conservatism and oppression, many philosophers such as Rousseau and Spinoza do [...]
October 19, 2009
Gene Locke for Mayor
Above: I am displaying my work and campaign support for Gene in front of my Houston home.
It has been a number of years since I last took on an active role in local politics; I am working with the Gene Locke campaign for Mayor of Houston; I find this exciting because it gives me a [...]
October 18, 2009
Campus College Fair
The campus lawn outside the performing art center and mustang corral were empty Friday morning as many students arrived early to meet various representatives from across the country.
As a school that encourages students to find a college that is a fit for them, our reputation with national schools continues to grow. Houston Christian had over [...]
October 16, 2009
Join the 21st Century Louisiana
In an age in which we have seen a dramatic increase in interracial dating and marriage, this article below that I received from a friend today showcases that there are a few living in the dark ages. Read all of it here. Interracial couples in Houston are a normal sight; however, one supporting Obama is [...]
October 15, 2009
Universal Health Care
What does equality mean? Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence purported that “all men are created equal.” However, he was not talking about blacks or the plight of the poor. Jefferson, though he permitted that his slaves be freed after his death, insisted on the matter that blacks were genetically inferior to whites. Furthermore, this international document [...]
October 14, 2009
The Cosby Show: A Nonreflective Reality of (Black) Life
Television’s portrayal of blacks has had its ups and downs, from stereotype-laden comedies like ”Amos ‘n’ Andy” to advances like the late-60’s series ”Julia,” starring Diahann Carroll. It seemed to have reached a new stage in 1984 with the premiere of ”The Cosby Show,” on NBC. The show, about a family of black professionals, the [...]
October 12, 2009
Columbus Day or Lie Day
North Americans celebrate today, Columbus day, as a mere method of generating a great “sense” of nationalism and to promote Occidentalism via grand herofication of imperialism; I do not celebrate this day due to the historical injustices taught in schools. Thus, I will spend today in my study working as a sign of protest. How [...]
October 9, 2009
Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
As a big fan and supporter and believer in what Obama is doing and will accomplish, even I was surprise to learn that he won this prestigious prize; however, if one looks at this through a different set of lens — why be surprised? He has been working to make the world a far more [...]
October 8, 2009
Cool Course in Black Studies
My friend Professor Jaylon Williams and I exchanged a series of emails today regarding his new book project in which he hopes to examine the historical roots of Marxism in negro institutions circa 1930; Jaylon was telling me how amazed he was at the extent of such philosophical thinking in the agrarian South; he also [...]
October 7, 2009
The Court
Okay, this completely contradicts everything I stated in a previous piece about not participating in homecoming activities. I was asked to wear my commencement robe as nine of us acted as though we had a desire to be Supreme Court justices; it was cool for a quick photo; however, it is safe to say that [...]
October 6, 2009
Marking Papers
I took this picture off of Dr. Mark Elrod’s webpage a year ago when I first ran the pictures below on how one should mark papers. Above is a picture of Elrod and his former colleague illustrating how they go about marking students’ work via the shotgun approach. I had a number of courses with [...]
October 5, 2009
Homecoming Again
I assure you that I did not have a hard time getting a date in high school. With that said, there are two things I just do not care much for: Homecoming week…hence the homecoming dance, and Prom. It is not that I had a bad experience — though it is true that I did [...]
