Tag Archives: “genetic predisposition”

By Dr. Randy Persaud, Professor Emeritus Some 947 years ago, the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry IV, saw it fit to apologize to Pope Gregory VII for “church-state conflicts.” To fully and unequivocally demonstrate his penance, Henry stood barefoot in the snow for three days. History is full of men (and women, too) like Henry IV, those who knew how important ...

By Dr Randy Persaud, Professor Emeritus, American University, Washington DC The racialization of politics is downright dangerous. Responsible citizens must think twice before they venture down that sordid path. It is clear that Terrence Campbell does not understand this salient fact of political engagement. He crossed a red line when he derisively reduced Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s record and style ...