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Texas State Historical Association 116th Annual Meeting

Categories: History Profession

I had a fabulous time this year attending the Texas State Historical Association 116th Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas.  Organized in Austin in 1897, the Texas State Historical Association is the oldest learned society in the state.  Its mission is to “foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas […]

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United States Hispanic Leadership Institute 30th National Conference

Again, it was another spectacular United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Annual Conference.  This year the organization celebrated its 30th anniversary!  Congratulations!!!  Based in Chicago, USHLI seeks to empower Latinos and other disenfranchised groups with leadership development training and encourage civic awareness and participation in the electoral process. 

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Los Angeles Times Study Reveals: Oscar Voters Overwhelmingly White Male

Categories: Opinion pieces

Every year when the Oscars roll around there is always a public discussion and criticism of the lack of African American and Latino nominees and awardees.  This year that discussion continues.  A revealing article in the Los Angeles Times by John Horn, Nicole Sperling and Doug Smith provides some explanation. Oscar voters are overwhelmingly white […]

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A Love Letter to Whitney Houston

Categories: General Topics

Dear Whitney, I absolutely adore you and have always loved the essence of your spirit!  As a teenager, I dreamed of being on stage performing as a musical artist, and you were the goddess I sought to emulate.  Up there with Michael Jackson, you have always ranked high as one of my favorite artists of […]

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Remembering The Cultural Icon Don Cornelius

Categories: Opinion pieces

How shocking it was to hear about the apparent suicidal death of Don Cornelius on the first day of Black History Month.  A television icon, Don Cornelius transformed the American  cultural landscape through his infamous show “Soul Train.”  Every week for thirty-five years America could take a trip on the hippest train in show business, […]

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What is Up with Governor Jan Brewer Disrespecting Our President???

Categories: Opinion pieces

Are any of you shocked, bewildered and/or incensed by Governor Jan Brewer’s disrespect of President Barack Obama during his first official visit to her state of Arizona?  Does the photo of her “greeting” the President affect you in any way?  Can anyone recall at any point in American history where there has been such a […]

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