James B. Ewers Jr.Members of the academy offer insight into current events and higher education issues that impact people of color.OpinionHow Did the Republicans Lose Their Hope and Their Party?The political posturing and back and forth will come to a screeching halt on Tuesday, November 8.October 24, 2016StudentsFreshman Year Doesn’t Have to be StressfulI don’t think that I had any bouts with stress while I was in college. Of course, the word “stress” wasn’t hot during the 1960s.October 18, 2016African-AmericanOur Voices will be Heard When We Vote in NovemberAmerica is the home of the brave and the land of the free. One of the greatest privileges that we have is our right to vote.October 9, 2016African-AmericanHands Up, Hands Down! It Doesn’t MatterI was talking to one of my childhood friends today about the shooting of an unarmed African-American male in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His remark about the shootings of Black men by police officers made me realize one thing. These shootings will not stop. There may be a temporary respite from time to time but the shooting […]September 21, 2016StudentsEducation the Ticket for SuccessHaving a solid education will help you in your future endeavors. This is what many of us know, not what we think.September 7, 2016SportsDiversity a Winner at OlympicsIf you believe in diversity like I do, the Olympic Games set a really high bar.August 21, 2016OpinionSkills of a 21st Century LeaderIt seems as though challenges, uncertainty, tragedies and economic downturns are taking hold of the world on a daily basis.July 26, 2016African-AmericanHappy Father’s Day to My Dad and Men EverywhereI have not been able to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad because he passed away and went to heaven more than 30 years ago. So I dedicate this column to him and to all men who lovingly have this role.June 17, 2016OpinionHigh School Graduates Poised to Make a DifferenceIt is that time of year when high school graduations will be front and center. These festive events are filled with congratulations, high fives and tears of joy.May 17, 2016African-American#BlackLivesMatter Movement Should Broaden PerspectiveWe must be proactive in our communities to stop the violence among us.April 22, 2016Previous PagePage 3 of 10Next Page