As an AmeriCorps member, I have agreed to dedicate a year of my life to working toward the good of society. In exchange, I am provided with a stipend in the amount of $12,000—before taxes.
Honeywell Project Chapter 4 of 5
Honeywell, best known for their automatic controls and thermostats, bought the patent to the thermostat in 1916 from Albert Butz boosting the company’s sales to almost $300,000 that year (Honeywell Project 1988: 7). However, just prior to World War II, Honeywell consented to its first contract for the defense department. The United States government [...]
“White Cloud’s” Racial History (Part 1 of 3)
World peace must represent universal efforts. Anti-war priorities are first. However, since oppression is similarly destructive, informed and purposeful, some of us believe oppressors must be exposed and humiliated, if not punished.
Privilege
Several years ago, I attended a “White Privilege” conference in Pella, Iowa hosted by Dr. Eddie Moore (http://www.eddiemoorejr.com/). The issue of privilege has long been a topic of interest to me and the conference was one of the most inspiring and informative I have ever attended.
Privilege is a topic I [...]