Starbucks in order to write even when I am running two hours behind. Kelli Hatfield, I know for a... more Starbucks in order to write even when I am running two hours behind. Kelli Hatfield, I know for a fact I would have never made it through this program without you. Although we do not see each other as often, your strength through all of life's intricacies have been an inspiration. Leslie Rzeznik, you are a poetic genius, and you have directed me through my journey as a poet while also teaching me to paint poetically. Angela Stanley, you kept me sane through this process by allowing me to run ideas past you, and forcing me to hang out even when I would rather write. Additionally, I would like to acknowledge the existence of two little creatures, Urban and Loco, to whom I have the continued pleasure of being a cat-mom. I got Urban from the Eastern Market in Detroit during a course outing for the Urban Education course with Dr. Williams, hence the name Urban. I adopted Loco from Heather Nicholson, and I am all the better for it. They stay up with me during the wee hours of the night, and attempt to wake me up early in the morning, which encourages me to keep pushing. Additionally, I acknowledge the love of my life, Ali Abdul, who, on many days, served as my strength when I felt there was no strength left to give. Above all, I acknowledge two people and one place that have remained my buttress and foundation on this earth. Detroit, Michigan (the people and places within it) helped raise me into a woman who can withstand anything or die trying. I am Detroit to my bones, and regardless where I end up in this life, I will always remember that I came from Motown blues, Paradise speak-easies, old-school Tiger Stadiums, and Rouge Plant workers. Detroit, this project is for you. Yolanda Carter, when I met you 16 years ago, I learned that a Black woman with an education was a force to be reckoned with. And, despite the distance that often exists between stepmothers and their step children, you gave me someone to look up to. Richard Carter, 27 years ago we lost a very special woman to both of us, Betty Carter, but 27 years ago we gained a v bond that no one can ever tear apart. You have dedicated your entire life to making sure that my mother's death was not in vain. You have supported me financially and emotionally when you did not have to. Frankly, you could have left like many fathers do, but you believed in me. You calmed my soul when cars and computer motherboards crashed, when I could have lost everything. You reassured me that what was important was "getting this paper," and all else would fall in place. Thank you.
University and College Women’s and Gender Equity Centers, 2018
The article deals with underlying tendencies that have shaped the transatlantic divisions by the ... more The article deals with underlying tendencies that have shaped the transatlantic divisions by the midterm of Donald Trump presidency. It scrutinizes the origins of disagreements which have strained the relationship between the United States and Europe (the EU) since the 45th US President took the office. There is ample evidence which helps to explain why D. Trump's views have predetermined to a large extent a grave discord with the European allies. However, his outlook reflects way of thinking of a considerable part of American society which considers that America bears an excessive burden of obligations abroad. The US administration's policies on some international issues (e.g. global trade, climate warming, arms control, Iran) fuel erosion of the long-standing transatlantic consensus. In the author's judgment, some unfolding crisis-type events in the U.S.-European relations are unprecedented. They originate from incompatible mindsets of leaders on both sides of the Atlantic, from clash of values and views on some key issues and challenges-open market vs. protectionism, multilateralism vs. unilateralism, and international agreements vs. selfish behavior. The ongoing acrimonious trade disputes between the United States and the EU revealed a tough conflict of their interests. They have gotten a high political profile due to the Trump administration's inclination to regard purely trade spat in terms of national security. The politized approach taken by the U.S. President on trade deficit and tariffs has only exacerbated the tension. The unilateralist, aggressive line pursued by Washington in the international affairs has stirred up European attempts to vitalize the concept of Europe's 'strategic autonomy' worded in the EU 'Global Strategy' 2016. The article concludes that the transatlantic divisions may be essentially mitigated with a change of U.S. policies resulted from the U.S. presidential election in 2020.
Starbucks in order to write even when I am running two hours behind. Kelli Hatfield, I know for a... more Starbucks in order to write even when I am running two hours behind. Kelli Hatfield, I know for a fact I would have never made it through this program without you. Although we do not see each other as often, your strength through all of life's intricacies have been an inspiration. Leslie Rzeznik, you are a poetic genius, and you have directed me through my journey as a poet while also teaching me to paint poetically. Angela Stanley, you kept me sane through this process by allowing me to run ideas past you, and forcing me to hang out even when I would rather write. Additionally, I would like to acknowledge the existence of two little creatures, Urban and Loco, to whom I have the continued pleasure of being a cat-mom. I got Urban from the Eastern Market in Detroit during a course outing for the Urban Education course with Dr. Williams, hence the name Urban. I adopted Loco from Heather Nicholson, and I am all the better for it. They stay up with me during the wee hours of the night, and attempt to wake me up early in the morning, which encourages me to keep pushing. Additionally, I acknowledge the love of my life, Ali Abdul, who, on many days, served as my strength when I felt there was no strength left to give. Above all, I acknowledge two people and one place that have remained my buttress and foundation on this earth. Detroit, Michigan (the people and places within it) helped raise me into a woman who can withstand anything or die trying. I am Detroit to my bones, and regardless where I end up in this life, I will always remember that I came from Motown blues, Paradise speak-easies, old-school Tiger Stadiums, and Rouge Plant workers. Detroit, this project is for you. Yolanda Carter, when I met you 16 years ago, I learned that a Black woman with an education was a force to be reckoned with. And, despite the distance that often exists between stepmothers and their step children, you gave me someone to look up to. Richard Carter, 27 years ago we lost a very special woman to both of us, Betty Carter, but 27 years ago we gained a v bond that no one can ever tear apart. You have dedicated your entire life to making sure that my mother's death was not in vain. You have supported me financially and emotionally when you did not have to. Frankly, you could have left like many fathers do, but you believed in me. You calmed my soul when cars and computer motherboards crashed, when I could have lost everything. You reassured me that what was important was "getting this paper," and all else would fall in place. Thank you.
University and College Women’s and Gender Equity Centers, 2018
The article deals with underlying tendencies that have shaped the transatlantic divisions by the ... more The article deals with underlying tendencies that have shaped the transatlantic divisions by the midterm of Donald Trump presidency. It scrutinizes the origins of disagreements which have strained the relationship between the United States and Europe (the EU) since the 45th US President took the office. There is ample evidence which helps to explain why D. Trump's views have predetermined to a large extent a grave discord with the European allies. However, his outlook reflects way of thinking of a considerable part of American society which considers that America bears an excessive burden of obligations abroad. The US administration's policies on some international issues (e.g. global trade, climate warming, arms control, Iran) fuel erosion of the long-standing transatlantic consensus. In the author's judgment, some unfolding crisis-type events in the U.S.-European relations are unprecedented. They originate from incompatible mindsets of leaders on both sides of the Atlantic, from clash of values and views on some key issues and challenges-open market vs. protectionism, multilateralism vs. unilateralism, and international agreements vs. selfish behavior. The ongoing acrimonious trade disputes between the United States and the EU revealed a tough conflict of their interests. They have gotten a high political profile due to the Trump administration's inclination to regard purely trade spat in terms of national security. The politized approach taken by the U.S. President on trade deficit and tariffs has only exacerbated the tension. The unilateralist, aggressive line pursued by Washington in the international affairs has stirred up European attempts to vitalize the concept of Europe's 'strategic autonomy' worded in the EU 'Global Strategy' 2016. The article concludes that the transatlantic divisions may be essentially mitigated with a change of U.S. policies resulted from the U.S. presidential election in 2020.
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