The Grand Jury indictment handed down against Jerry Sandusky for sexual assault and rape against 8 child victims shows a pattern and practice of deception, cover up and lies at Penn State, an institution of higher education, all the way up to the President’s office. Penn State known for its athletics and particularly its historical winning football coaching record by Coach Joe Petrano will now be known for its deception, cover up and lies to shield the school from adverse publicity against Sandusky. Now 15 years later and at least 8 victims and perhaps many more, the truth comes to light and it is more than ugly. The allegations make the perfect trifecta along with the Boys Scouts and Catholic Church sex abuse scandals. What makes the whole thing ironic is that a higher learning institution, like the church and Boy Scouts, is supposed to teach students to do the right thing. And yet the adults who were in charge at Penn State did anything but do the right thing. Charges and … [Read more...] about Penn State’s Reputation Trumps Child Rape Victims
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The Root Honors 100 African American Leaders
The Root, an online news source from an African American perspective, honored 100 of the most influential African Americans under 45 who shape our daily dialogue with work that matters. The honorees ranged from journalists, politicians, musicians, athletes, clergy, and activists to TV producers. The event took place on November 5 in Washington, DC. More than an awards event, the purpose of the Roots first ever awards gala was to reach back to bring others along the way. Publisher Donna L. Byrd of The Root expressed the event’s purpose as” a forum for the whole to exceed the sum of its parts.” Honoree DJ Beverly Bond, producer of BET’s Black Girls Rock, challenged The Root 100 honorees not just to accept the recognition and accolades but challenged them to “each one teach one” in the words of the African proverb. She stated that African Americans stand on the shoulders of giants and “it is our obligation to each one teach one” and “usher someone else along the way”. DJ … [Read more...] about The Root Honors 100 African American Leaders