Category Archives: Obama

Prejudice vs. Racism

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jan Morrill

prej•u•dice [prej-uh-dis]–noun1. an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. rac•ism [rey-siz-uh m]–noun1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bush, immigration, Obama, politics, prejudice, racism, Shirley Sherrod | 14 Comments

Joy Beyond Technology

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Jan Morrill

On Sunday, President Obama spoke at the commencement of Hampton University in Virginia, saying technology “puts new pressures on our country and on our democracy.” In his speech, he told the graduating students, “With iPods and iPads; Xboxes and PlayStations; … Continue reading →