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Dave Ramsey Says Americans Who Want Stimulus Checks Have Mental Health Issues, Other Problems Per Raw Story, Ramsey argued that those who would benefit from direct payments are not exactly healthy or responsible citizens. "I dont believe in a stimulus check," Ramsey began. "Because if $600 or $1,400 changes your life, you were pretty much screwed already. Youve got other issues going on. You have a career problem, you have a debt problem, you have a relationship problem, you have a mental ...

Opinion: We are still living in the house colonialism built and it's time to fix it.

February 5, 2021 at 7:30am No APS Return Dates Yet — “Alexandria City Public Schools this week joined a flood of Northern Virginia school systems in setting firm timelines for reopening classrooms, vowing to welcome all students back for in-person learning by mid-March. But in Arlington, school officials aren’t committing to return dates just yet.” [Washington Post] Summer School Appears Likely — “Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday will announce a plan to extend the school year into summe...

Mandela Social Justice Day to feature Dr. Manisha Sinha, expand to two-day series of virtual events Mandela Social Justice Day to feature Dr. Manisha Sinha, expand to two-day series of virtual events 2/4/2021 | University Communications The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee (LA EDIC) is partnering with the USI Nelson Mandela Social Justice Commemoration Committee to host a two-day series of events on Februa...

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Which Direction Now, White Folks? Anti-racism activist Tim Wise surveys America’s shredded racial canvas. A Prospect interview. Jeremy Hogan/Sipa via AP Images The U.S. Capitol at sunrise after the January 6 insurrection and the inauguration of President Biden, January 23, 2021 Coming six months after last summer’s George Floyd protests, the Capitol Riot was “utterly predictable,” according to anti-racism advocate and educator Tim Wise. The white Tennessean has spent a quart...

Ohio Council of Churches program aims to help people recognize white privilege, stem racism Danae King, The Columbus Dispatch © fred squillante The Ohio Council of Churches executive director the Rev. Jack Sullivan Jr. is pictured here on Saturday, February 16, 2019, speaking at Stewart Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 60 Cypress Ave., Columbus. [Fred Squillante/Dispatch] Jeannine Vogel compares recognizing ones white privilege to realizing you have a virus that...

Jeannine Vogel compares recognizing ones white privilege to realizing you have a virus that needs attention.  "Its like a virus or condition and you didnt know you had it," said Vogel, a Dayton resident who facilitates a training  called "Is White Privilege Real? A Discussion on Race." Then you realize, "Oh, I have it, how do I treat this? How do I become aware? How can I act counter to this?" The three-part series is meant to help white people recognize their inherent privilege, take ac...

Let’s make an assumption. You and your spouse have great jobs. You have a couple of great kids who do well in school. You have engaging personalities and friends from all walks of life. You are respectful, caring and kind. You sound like the perfect neighbor. So why aren’t you? Is it because you’re Black? I started this article to shock you a little bit. A lot has changed since last January when we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As the president of the National Association of Real...