The Notebook

Posts by Shanice Winston


Behind the Uniform: Bridging the Gap Between Police and Community

September 25, 2019  |  

Behind the Uniform: Bridging the Gap Between Police and Community

Most people can identify a police officer by their uniform. Although the police wear the uniform with a sense of pride, it can elicit emotions of fear and despair in others. In recent years, excess violence against people of color has increased awareness by law enforcement that the uniform sends a mixed message. This awareness is a critical first step toward bridging the gap between police and community.

The time to bridge these differences is now. The Cleveland Police are making community relations a top priority. Among many activities designed to help them engage with residents, they have teamed up with Books@Work to build a sense of community by inviting all voices to the table using literature.

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The Power of Social Connection

August 12, 2019  |  

The Power of Social Connection

Helen Keller once said: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

These words didn’t resonate with me until I participated in a discussion on Dafina Lazarus Stewart’s book, Multicultural Student Services on Campus: Building Bridges, Re-visioning Community, at the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion at John Carroll University.

Read more about Shanice’s insights into social learning and the power it brings to the workplace.

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