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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

February is Black History Month, and many times the focus is on the suffering of African Americans and historical wrongs rather than black achievement. Here is an article that reminds readers to avoid turning the month into one "steeped in guilt and oppression."

As a side note, the author urges readers to "blend black history into American history" rather than treat it as a separate category.

Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 3:12 PM | Comments (0) | Top

Monday, September 28, 2009

LIST OF FAVORITE PRESIDENTS

I was wondering why is it that the ones who make the list are usually the ones who rescue Americans from a crisis or war and those who keep tragedy or bad things from happening seem to never make the list. The former is more noticeable but does that mean better leadership?

In soccer, a good goalkeeper rarely must make fantastic saves, and a good sweeper rarely must make desperate tackles; he or she has anticipated plays and positioned themselves accordingly. One style of play is more exciting and noticeable--to be sure--but does that make it better soccer?

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM | Comments (0) | Top

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

REAGAN MYTHS ON THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT?

In recent years, former President Ronald Reagan has been demonized by many on the Left and glorified by more than a few on the Right. In this article, Hillsdale College historian Richard Gamble asks for thoughtful consideration of the 40th president.

Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 3:41 PM | Comments (1) | Top

Monday, December 29, 2008

ENTREPRENEURIAL CREATIVITY DURING ECONOMIC DEPRESSION

History offers lessons for the present.

In a letter to W.E.B. Du Bois, Charles Clinton Spaulding argued that the Depression would cultivate a generation of superior business managers by forcing them to operate businesses more efficiently. His company, North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, had suffered a series of economic setbacks during the 1930s, and he adjusted by trimming expenses--to name one example. I wonder what Spaulding might say about today’s economic bailouts.

To learn more about this African American entrepreneur, click here.

Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 2:17 PM | Comments (1) | Top

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