Author Archives: ashleyn

The first article I read on The Lost Art of Cooperation provided another level of understanding in the problem that our democracy is facing on a daily basis and that is the battle between liberalism and republicanism.  I believe our … Continue reading →

My views of Greensboro and its past have been dramatically changed due to this book and in many ways I have been enlightened to the reality of how life for many people was in this so-called progressive city.  I felt … Continue reading →

The black community struggled to make their voices herd in the 1940′s and 50′s and this book elaborates on those struggles in a tremendous way in the next few chapters.  The sit-ins that were taking place all over Greensboro were … Continue reading →

Seeing how young students who were my age during this struggle for freedom responded to such unfair treatment is truly an inspiration.  The chapters that were included in this portion of the reading really set the tone for how the … Continue reading →

I found the preface, introduction and the first two chapters of this book set the tone for a wonderful portrayal of the evolution and  democratization of the city of Greensboro. Seeing that I have only been in this city for … Continue reading →

Seeking Safety in an Insecure World…that pretty much says it all for me when it come to how I feel about how our sense of community has been deteriorating decade by decade.  This reading was truly insightful for me in … Continue reading →

At sometimes when I read these articles that are assigned to us I am deeply saddened because I am forced to think about the actual state of our so-called free nation and how far off the path to freedom we … Continue reading →

Although many people around the country will claim that racism ended decades ago, it is quite clear to me that the issues and problems that come with what race you are associated with will never die.  I found many parts … Continue reading →

Growing up in an area of the country that is full of beautiful landscape has provided me with an interesting perspective on American landscape and how it is influenced and observed by different people.  This article was a major help … Continue reading →

Reading the handout on justice and the differences that are present in our communities opened my eyes to many ideas and theories that I had not previously thought were so prevalent.  Seeing that I am from another part of the … Continue reading →