Multicultural Lit at Chico State

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Altruism - People Helping People Who Need Help

Nobody ever says, “When I grow up I want to be an altruist.”  An altruist is a person with an unselfish concern for the welfare of ot... read more

Posted 4 months ago - 2 comments

Hapa - Do You Know What it Means?

Yesterday, April 9, 2008, at Chico State University I attended a viewing of the documentary “Hapa: One Step at a Time”.  The fil... read more

Posted 4 months ago - 2 comments

Running Away vs. Running To - Why it has to Happen

To my knowledge, I have rarely run away from something.  I have, many times run towards something.  In doing so, I have created many prospec... read more

Posted 4 months ago - 2 comments

Yusuf Islam - Who is He?

Just who is Yusuf Islam?  I really had no idea.  He is a man who converted to Islam and has worked to promote peace throughout the world.&nb... read more

Posted 4 months ago - 3 comments

Cesar Chavez Day

As I chop the tomatoes, slice the cucumber and tear the lettuce for the salad we will eat today, I think about it being Cesar Chavez Day.  These ... read more

Posted 4 months ago - 2 comments

It Takes a Village

Have you ever heard the saying, “It Takes a Village”?  Former First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton wrote a book with this title and I b... read more

Posted 5 months ago - 3 comments

Prophet vs. Mental Illness

A prophet is someone who speaks for God, God speaks to them or through them sending information meant for others.  A prophet is a person who uses... read more

Posted 5 months ago - 1 comment

The Real St. Patrick

On March 17, each year in the United States, St. Patrick would not be a happy man.  He may even roll over in his grave.  If he’s serio... read more

Posted 5 months ago - 5 comments

Can You Ask Yourself "Why"? Bessie Cannot.

My framework tells me “Why”.  Why do I pledge allegiance to the flag?  I am an American.  Why do I have the appearance of b... read more

Posted 5 months ago - 5 comments

Open It, Clean It then Heal It

When a person is wounded, their wound needs special care in order to heal.  A wound cannot be covered up and ignored and be expected to heal.&n... read more

Posted 5 months ago - 1 comment

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