The University of Delaware will offer two new courses in the fall created by the UD Anti-racism Initiative, designed to research the role that universities across the country played in slavery and racism. The two courses are an oral-history seminar that highlights African American voices in Delaware and a history research course about the university’s ties to slavery. Dr. Alison Parker, co-chairwoman of UDARI, said there are several projects the research could benefit. “In order to make UD a more welcoming and inclusive space, you have to acknowledge what it was and has been and work pretty hard to find ways to change the dynamic or the understandings of the people who are here, so that other people can feel welcome and comfortable being here,” Dr. Parker said. She said UD is the perfect place to start looking for where structural racism exists and how to dismantle it.
- So glad my son is through four-year college at the UD and doesn’t have this stuff shoved down his throat with his education. Knock it off already! This further promotes and divides. How about addressing the systemic reverse racism that Blacks have for Whites and the fact that Blacks think the world owes them a living? — Becky West
- If you were in their shoes, you’d have a friggin’ attitude, too! — Rick Reed
- Maybe they should teach about medical tyranny and propaganda in the news, which is primarily paid for by pharmaceuticals. — Beth Gallagher
- How do you know they don’t? — Dale Bert
- Their course catalog is public. You are welcome to view it like anyone. — Beth Gallagher
- PHIL 444: Medical Ethics. ARSC 480: Issues in Healthcare for Children and Families. ARSC 482: Issues in Public Healthcare-Economics. They all seem to be courses that “medical tyranny” could be covered. And POSC 451: Attitudes, Persuasion, and Political Propaganda probably covers the propaganda. — Dale Bert
- Are they going to teach how African natives got from the villages to the auction block? I bet not. — Willie Preacher
- I’m not prejudiced toward anyone. I just don’t think because of the color of your skin — or what is under your clothes, for those pushing gender equality — that these are qualities that define a human being. — Elvis Cadillac
- “I’m not a bigot but let me give you a few examples of me being a bigot.” — Chris Henry
- Nobody is in slavery these days. — Gary Everage Sr.
- My grandson starts this fall. Better have a talk with him. — Phil Suter
- They’re elective courses. Would your grandson take these courses to begin with? If not, then why the talk? You want to make sure he doesn’t take these elective courses by mistake? Do you not trust his judgement? — Dale Bert
Invasive hemlock species discovered in Kent, Sussex
Environmental scientists have confirmed the presence of poison hemlock (Conicum maculatum) and spotted water hemlock (Cicuta maculata) in both Kent and Sussex counties. All parts of the plants — leaves, stems, flowers and roots — are poisonous to humans and animals.
Both hemlocks are in bloom June through August. As members of the wild carrot family, both plants have small white flowers in umbrella-like groupings. The hemlock plants can be mistaken for wild carrot, commonly called Queen Anne’s lace, or wild parsnip or wild celery. People who like to forage for natural foods or cut wildflowers are advised to avoid wild carrot-looking plants to prevent the possibility of being poisoned.
- This plant has always been around. How does no one know this? — Drew Shock Sr.
- Not until recently. Only the eastern hemlock conifer is found, in New Castle County. — Pete Schonert
- When I first saw the front-page headlines, I thought the article was going to be about New Yorkers. Talk about invasive. — Bob Beckman
