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Critical Race Theory and Equity and Equality
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Richard Smits
I write in response to Why is Critical Race Theory under attack?, the Local Voices piece published on 08-09-2021.Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a worldview whose premise is that there are really only two classes of people; the Oppressor class (the Haves) and the Oppressed class (the...
Thank you, Mark IV Landscaping
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LuAnn Thomas
I wanted to express what a truly beautiful gift was donated by Mark IV Landscaping, Inc. to enhance the memorial honoring Officer Ken Novak Jr. Officer Novak was taken from his family and community on April 8, 1992. He put his life on the line out there,...
Why Is Critical Race Theory under attack?
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Elvis Slaughter
Much confusion surrounds the meaning of Critical Race Theory (CRT). CRT is new to many people I have talked with recently and me. But we all concluded that although the acronym and phrase might be new to some, this subject was debated in history books and courts...
From the files of Bob Malkas: Taxes
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Bob Malkas
One of the most effective history teaching tools I have ever discovered is the five-part series The Unauthorized History of Taxes. It presents a running history on the subject of taxes in the United States.It can be accessed from Fox Nation, a news streaming service. Fox Nation...
Library staff and patrons have given their all during pandemic
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Beth Bozzo
Last March we turned off the lights, shut down the computers, put the printers to sleep, shelved the last of the books, gathered the things we would need to continue doing our jobs, and then we locked the doors of the Lansing Library. The library then went...
Understanding Critical Race Theory
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Frank Fetters
My current understanding of Critical Race Theory is that public figures who deemed themselves to be experts on this topic offered general opinions without debating the individual points made by the people who made these claims. The effect of this is to dismiss Critical Race Theory out...
From the files of Bob Malkas: History 103
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Bob Malkas
We could be doing Lansing a great service by finally asking parents to investigate what is going on in our U.S. History classes.1865. The Civil War is over. The North and its principles had won. The South and its principles had lost. The main question that had...
Initial thoughts about Barton’s American History in Black & White
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Frank Fetters
Mr. Bob Malkas was kind enough to send me a copy of AMERICAN HISTORY
IN BLACK & WHITE by David Barton. Here are my first impressions:1. There is much original research here that the author used in his attempt to prove his case and make his point. The...
A living liver donation
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Wendy Sanders
My only child Adrian is 21 years old. He has always been shy, humble, and a respectable individual. He loves working, spending time with his friends, and just enjoying life.During his middle school years, he participated in band, martial arts, and acting. Upon graduating from Thornton Fractional...
Expressing disagreement with Fetters and Malkas with regard to history
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Bruce Langman
My name is Bruce Langman I am a resident of Lynwood, Illinois. I grew up on the East Side.I just read the article “’Revisionist’ history” by Frank Fetters. I find it somewhat flawed. The article referred to the Bob Malkas article, “From the files of Bob Malkas:...