4-07. Political Work: Vietnam and Other Topics
Ross, Suzanne
In this recording, part of a larger video memoir project, lifetime activist and educator Suzanne Ross speaks more her involvement in organizing against the U.S. war in Vietnam and other topics related to international solidarity. From Suzanne: "Chronology of my Vietnam work, starting in 1965, when the US aggression was very intense, through 1986, after the Vietnamese victory in 1975, when I went to Vietnam hosted by the Vietnam Friendship with the Peoples of the World Committee for a two week visit with Tony Russo, who had released the Pentagon Papers with Daniel Ellsberg in the 70’s. I learned so much from the Vietnamese, about strategy, about the power of the people’s struggle, convinced that they were going to win, when we in the US were worried that they were losing. And perhaps most importantly about international solidarity. The kind of solidarity Cuba offered to Vietnam (and Congo, Bolivia, and Angola) was very inspiring. What Vietnam meant to activists in this country, setting an example of revolutionary morality when there was none of that in this country. The history of internationalism had some of its roots decades back in the International Bandung Conference for African and Asian nations. Though I knew about the Conference back when it occurred I came back to it with the publication of Mumia’s and Stephen Vittoria’s trilogy Murder Incorporated, a book about anti-imperialism just written in this last decade."
Wood, Nat
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4-06. Political Work: CISPES and El Salvador
In this recording, part of a larger video memoir project, lifetime activist and educator Suzanne Ross speaks more her involvement in the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador during the 1980s. From Suzanne: "I worked in CISPES 1981–1985 and played different leadership roles in that period. The U.S. was trying to stop the revolutionary movement and progressive forces from overthrowing the control the right-wing forces had over the government. The Farabundo Marti National Liberation forces (FMLN) a coalition of five organizations, led this struggle and were responding to the right wing’s assassination of Archbishop Romero, the rape and murder of five progressive US nuns, and the killings of hundreds of young revolutionaries. The organization led demonstrations in New York, particularly at the Salvadoran Consulate in Manhattan, in Washington, with a huge demonstration on March 27, 1982, and offered support to the Salvadoran struggle however it could. At one point, when the US decided to train Savaldoran troops in the US, we promptly organized a bus filled it with our members and allies and drove down to Fort Bragg, the site of the training, and went on the site chanting against this escalation of the US intervention. From the beginning of my work with CISPES in 1981 it was exciting to have huge numbers of young people involved, willing to do things militantly and on the spur of the moment. Our street presence was impressive. I was concerned about the all-white composition of the organization and the Salvadoran leadership’s lack of understanding of the role of the Black movement and other movements of color in political work and movements in the US. This meant focusing primarily on the white peace movement and, I felt, particularly neglecting the movements of people of color. This was the picture in NYC and to a large extent the national picture as well. My relationship to CISPES ended in bitter conflict with my leaving the organization over this last issue. This conflict became most dramatic and heated over the Jesse Jackson presidential campaign."
4-05. Political Work: Time in Weather Underground, Part 3
In this recording, part of a larger video memoir project, lifetime activist and educator Suzanne Ross speaks more about her time as part of the Weather Underground. From Suzanne: "I was glad to be in a structure of accountability and collectivity (despite the top-down leadership) in being underground with the WUO. It was different from being a supporter overground as there was more time for study and dialogue. The bombing actions, the core of what the WUO became infamous for, were the most exciting times. Our purpose seemed clear and our power heightened. The impact on the real world was palpable as the media covered these actions and people talked about them, the targets and the impact of the bombings. Though no major damage was inflicted on the enemy, the State, these actions were educational, the significance of the targets and the timing of these attacks. Perhaps most important, was the demonstration of the vulnerability of the State, with a group of young dissidents being able to penetrate the heart of the powerful institutions of the greatest Empire on earth. On the negative side, I found the relationship to Black and Puerto Rican organizations and key activists too indirect for me, unlike my previous daily work with Black, Puerto Rican and Vietnamese comrades. I was not able to discern what their strategies were from the indirect communications of those in the WUO who were engaged in these meetings. And structurally the overly centralized and commandist style of leadership led to stultification, lack of creativity, and errors. The breakup of the organization was upsetting and required reevaluation politically and personally. In the final analysis both the leadership and the general membership were responsible for many of the errors and had to evaluate their own and the organization’s incorrect choices."
4-04. Political Work: Time in Weather Underground, Part 2
4-03. Political Work: Time in Weather Underground, Part 1
In this recording, part of a larger video memoir project, lifetime activist and educator Suzanne Ross speaks about her time as part of the Weather Underground. From Suzanne: "I was glad to be in a structure of accountability and collectivity (despite the top-down leadership) in being underground with the WUO. It was different from being a supporter overground as there was more time for study and dialogue. The bombing actions, the core of what the WUO became infamous for, were the most exciting times. Our purpose seemed clear and our power heightened. The impact on the real world was palpable as the media covered these actions and people talked about them, the targets and the impact of the bombings. Though no major damage was inflicted on the enemy, the State, these actions were educational, the significance of the targets and the timing of these attacks. Perhaps most important, was the demonstration of the vulnerability of the State, with a group of young dissidents being able to penetrate the heart of the powerful institutions of the greatest Empire on earth. On the negative side, I found the relationship to Black and Puerto Rican organizations and key activists too indirect for me, unlike my previous daily work with Black, Puerto Rican and Vietnamese comrades. I was not able to discern what their strategies were from the indirect communications of those in the WUO who were engaged in these meetings. And structurally the overly centralized and commandist style of leadership led to stultification, lack of creativity, and errors. The breakup of the organization was upsetting and required reevaluation politically and personally. In the final analysis both the leadership and the general membership were responsible for many of the errors and had to evaluate their own and the organization’s incorrect choices."
4-02. Political Work: Road to the Weather Underground
In this recording, part of a larger video memoir project, lifetime activist and educator Suzanne Ross speaks about her the various experiences in her life that led her to become a part of the Weather Underground.
4-01. Political Work: Being Jewish and Becoming Anti-Zionist
In this recording, part of a larger video memoir project, lifetime activist and educator Suzanne Ross speaks about her experience being Jewish and becoming Anti-Zionist, as part of a larger discussion of her political work. Suzanne dives into this topic in even more depth at the end of her video memoirs.
The Bronx County Historical Society Journal, vol. 61, nos. 1–2, 2024
Vietnamese community (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Cambodian community (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Covid 19
Racism
Anti-Asian hate crimes
Mekong N.Y.C.
William Spain Seismic Observatory (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Fordham University
Oyster industry (The Bronx, N.Y.)
City Island (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Pollution (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Environmental activism (The Bronx, N.Y.)
School anthems
Houlihan family (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Urban photography
Scientific wonders
Vol. 61, nos. 1–2 of The Bronx County Historical Society Journal, published 2024. Contents: — Catherine Kien, "Healing from Hate," p. 1 — Benjamin Crooker, "The William Spain Seismic Observatory," p. 17 — Roger McCormack, "The History of the Oyster," p. 21 — Robert R. Grimes, "St. John's College, HURRAH!," p. 27 — Joe Houlihan, "The Houlihans," p. 35 — Robert Kornhaber, "Practicing Urban Photography in The Bronx," p. 41 — G. Hermalyn, "Scientific and Other Wonder," p. 55 — G. Hermalyn, Review of Creamer, Baseball and Other Matters in 1941 (1991), p. 59 — Steven Payne, Review of DuVal, Native Nations (2024), p. 61
Kien, Catherine
Crooker, Benjamin
McCormack, Roger
Grimes, Robert R.
Houlihan, Joe
Kornhaber, Robert
Hermalyn, G.
Payne, Steven
©2024, The Bronx County Historical Society
The Bronx County Historical Society Journal, vol. 60, nos. 1–2, 2023
Hip hop
Morrisania (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Prohibition
Webster Avenue (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Fitzpatrick, Jack
Music
Villa Maria Academy
Hip-hop
Dance music--New York (State)--New York--20th century--History and criticism
Popular music--United States--Latin American influences
Prohibition--New York (State)--New York--History (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Schultz, Dutch, 1901-1935
Alcohol trafficking--New York (State)--History (The Bronx, N.Y.)
Irish Americans--New York (State)--New York--History--19th century
Tuberculosis--New York (State)--New York--History--19th century
Catholic schools--New York (State)--New York
Elementary schools--New York (State)--New York
Art deco (Architecture)--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works
New York (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works
Neighborhoods--New York (State)--New York
Bronx (New York, N.Y.)--Social conditions
Bronx (New York, N.Y.)--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works
Bronx (New York, N.Y.)--History
Vol. 60, nos. 1–2 of The Bronx County Historical Society Journal, published 2023. Contents: — Mark Naison, "Bronx Soundscape," p. 1 — Ed Beller, "Prohibition in The Bronx," p. 15 — Mark Glander, "A Horseshoer on Webster Avenue," p. 37 — Janice Mastropietro, "Villa Maria Academy," p. 47 — Lloyd Ultan, Review of Garn, New York Art Deco (2022), p. 49 — Lloyd Ultan, Review of Helmreich, The Bronx Nobody Knows (2023), p. 51 — Douglas Lazarus, Review of Hermalyn, Geography of The Bronx (2023), p. 53 — Roger McCormack, Review of Jonnes, South Bronx Rising, 3rd ed. (2022), p. 55
Naison, Mark
Beller, Ed
Glander, Mark
Mastropietro, Janice
Beller, Edward
Ultan, Lloyd
Lazarus, Douglas
©2023, The Bronx County Historical Society
Science Survey
The Bronx High School of Science
Science Survey, Vol. 62, No. 3. Containing the following articles: School Mourns Dr. King's Death, R.W. Apple Views Vietnam Situation For Joint Meting, 8 Earn Merit Scholarships: 3 Receive 'National' Prizes, 5 Gain Sponsored Awards, Diplomat O. Edmund Clubb Sees End of 'Rule by Idealists' In China, Student from Hunter Scored White Society, Music Lovers Form New Club, Student Strike... And Racism, Modern Artists Evaluate World, Senior Drama Class Prepares Arthur Miller's Play 'The Crucible' , 2 S.S. Courses Expand Scope, Assembly Honors Dr. King, Several Students, Teachers Protest Speech by McIntosh, Madrigal Singers Perform Varies Chorale Selections, Science Debates Clinton on Special Schools at Forum, 16 Answer Westinghouse Criticism, 1200 Students Attend 'Hamlet' Productions, 4 Scienceites Win Contest Held by Nasa, Kleinman, Saltman, Feigenbaum Head MAA Honor Roll, Arista-Sponsored Outing to Stratford Draws 98 Students, Brawer and Pruzan, Science Takes Baseball Opener With Shutout Win Over Gompers, Girls Endure Gym's Rigor, Lou Mazel Suffers Injury In Ball Game, Courage and Stupidity, Relayers Take Third At Outdoor Opener.
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Science Survey, Vol. 62, No. 2. Containing the following articles: Lefkowitz Replaces Dr. Taffel, on Leave, Donovan Denounces 'Radical' Scienceites, Library Changes Rules To Thwart 'Subversion', Junta to Replace Principal Will Control School Policy; Unit's Head Outlines Aims, Dr. Woodrow Wilson Tracey Scores 'Powers of Science' At Meeting of Biology Club, Behavioral Science Club Hears Lecture On Aggressiveness, Teachers' Aid Threaten to Strike, Seek Improved Salaries, Conditions, Warmth Chairman Deplores 'Hothead' Aids' Harassment, Aids Demand Greater Power Over Students and Teachers, The Resistance, Political Scene Shows Growing Dissent, "Where's Your Pass?", Audio-Visual Effects Form New Art Style, Black Cultural Society Develops Afro-American Self-Understanding, Student Power, Frustrated Writer Describes His Experiences on 'Survey Staff', Student Spotlight - Andrea Geffner, Italian Director Transcribes 'Stranger' Into Film Medium with Superb Results: Movie Captures Novel's Mood and Scope, Recordings: New Albums Suggest Messages for Youth, BSCPA Hears Paul Goodman Speaks on 'Reputation of Science', 6 Scienceites Win National Achievement Scholarships, Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Haldan Hartline Speaks to Biologists, Forum Poll Reveals Views of Student Body, 'Survey' Changes Its Policy Toward 'April Fool' Articles, Drama Club Uses Scenes from '12th Night', 'Children's Hour' to Illustrate 'Facets of Man', James Farmer Defends Black Power at Forum, Achievement Awards, Taffel Sees Harm In Junta's Ideas, Science to Eliminate Humanities Courses, Officers of Arista Decide to Remain For Second Term, S.O. Shows 1st Profit in 7 Years; Gold Announces Cuts in Spending, Education in New York, 3-Coin Hockey, Fischel Given Nice Guy Prize, Baseball Teams Have Woes, Gym Team Opens '68 Campaign With Two Victories in Five Meets, Science Riflemen Lay Down Arms, 'Survey'-'Observatory' Ballgame Called Off, Anti-Athleticism at Science, Inexperienced Track Team Searches for Improvement.
Science Survey, Vol. 62, No. 1. Containing the following articles: New Term Brings Changes In Faculty of 5 Departments; Moves Involve 2 Chairmen, Radio Free Europe Illustrates U.S. Life With Forum Tapes, 10 Scienceites Reach Semifinalists In Westinghouse Science Contest, Mr. Baumel Assumes Post At Stuyvesant, Dr. Byron Burlingham, Research Biologist, Describes Action of Viruses at at Biology Club, Dr. Taffel Warns Bundy Plan Might Create Problems, Humorist Sam Levenson Views Youth at Forum, A Tragic Failure, Psychoanalyst Studies Behavior of Scienceites, Wagner, Science Graduates achieve Success In Politics, Entertainment, and Sports, "I'm Free!", 'Colorfully Clad' Students Protest Clothing Regulations, Mr. H. Gewirtz, New Chairman, 4 Teachers Discuss U.S. Role in Vietnam At Meeting of Forum, Bobrowski Returns With Rare Animals From Panama Trip, School Club Hears Dramatic Reading Of Story by Wells, 750 Students See Annual S.O. Movie, Math Society Guest Explains Functions Of Math in Sciences, Jr. Math Team Wins Citywide Tournament, Ski Club Faces Icy Sloped Freezing Weather on Trips, Council Approves Pen Loan Service, Complaint Board, Dr. Taffel Relates Schools to Society, Basketball Team Enters 2nd Division Playoffs, Cager Evaluates 1867-1968 Season, Cagers End Year With 16-2 Record, Brawer, Pruzan Gain Recognition, An Unfortunate Outburst.
Science Survey, Vol. 55, No. 4. Containing the following articles: Gold Takes Presidency; Intends to Find Solution To Student-Faculty Gap, S.O. Voices Plans To Replace System Of Representation, Pathologist Rene J. Dubos Speaks at Commencement, Geshwind Speaks to Bio Club, Students Consider Math-Science Club, Four Triumph in Arista Elections, Teachers Arrange Collection for Israel, Some Thoughts on the S.O., New Yorkers Await Rich Cultural Season, Powerless S.O., Senior Show Satirizes School, Department Journals Show Talent, Integrity, and Taste, Letter from the Principal, S.O. Reports Rise in Dues, Students Give $142 to Fund For Children, Graduation Awards, Morihisa, Vega, Morse Win Senior Elections, Science Surveyings, Scienceites Total 34 Contest Prizes In FSA Program, T.A. Protests Rowdy Actions of Scienceites, Tennis Team Bows to Stuyvesant 3-2; Finishes 2d in Division with 8-2 Mark, Batmen Conclude Season On the Field In a Meeting, Students Triumph Over Teachers in Volleyball, Wallmen Bring Record to 6-4, Runners Top Morris, Smith, Linksmen Top Three Teams, Fall to Clinton.
Science Survey, Vol. 55, No. 2. Containing the following articles: Arista Officers Answer Opponents at Assembly, Mr. Cigelman Die; Started Student Fund, Youth Stage Demonstration; Picketers Surround School, Local Protestors Carry Signs, March, Dr. Taffel Explains Cancellation Of Senior Events, Feild Trips, Drooks Receives Housing Authority College Scholarship, Senior to Attend 'City', Winds Regents Award, Lunch Committee Admits Receiving S.O. Store Funds, 100 'Students For Humanity' Protest at Statue of Liberty, S.O. Sells Tickets to Broadcast, 'Observatory' Plans Nostalgic Cake Sale, Self-Appreciationists Support Super Egos At Immodest Meetings, Harris Field Pop 'Drop-In' - An Unimpressive Drop-Out, Students' Rights? Scienceites Rant, S.O. Chief Raves, Humanities Gap, Great American Button Craze Shows Up In Halls of Science, Annual Show - A Farcial Look at War, Reliable Sources Find Gaps In School Hero's Knowledge, Yearbook Brawls With 'Survey', Charges Violation of Agreement, Scienceites Achieve Boro Finalist Status At '67 Science Fair, Freshen Begin Presidential Race, Math Team Battles to 15-15 Tie, Lunchroom Squad to Wear Uniforms, Science Gymnasts Rout Gompers in Season's Final Meet, 'Survey' Outjousts 'Observatory' to Gain Unequivocal Rule, Diamondmen Stop Tollentine For First Exhibition Victory, Relayers Place Fifth At Randall's Island.
Science Survey, Vol. 55, No. 1. Containing the following articles: Study hall Changes Proposed by S.O. To Administration, Musicians Name Schoolwide Winner in WQXR Contest, Richard Jankowski Leads Scienceites on M.A.A. Exam, Student Council Discusses Budget, New Amendment, New System of Dismissal Inaugurated, Assembly Takes Trip Through Giant Cell, Forum Debate: 'Should We Be Ashamed of America?', Mr. Herman Campsen Retires After Long Career at Science, 622 Seniors Receive Regents Scholarships, Traditional Activities Ended, Improved Dismissal, Simon & Garfunkel, 'Survey' For Scienceites?, Imaginative Leadership, New Programs Are the Goals of Citywide G.O. Council, ...A Rebuttal..., Math Society Hears Talk On Motion, Visitor Describes Life in Tanzania, Cornell Professor Speaks At Biology Club Meeting, American Institute To Hold Boro Fair At Bronx Science, Scienceite Earns NAS Scholarship, 'Survey' Receives First Prize Rating At Press Gathering, S. T. L. Awards, Political Science Club Sees Viet Cong Film, Gymnasts Split Early Meets with Alfred E. Smith, Morris, Champion Horseman Enters Hall of Fame, Basketball Coach Reviews Science's Record Season, Runners Show Well In Final.
Science Survey, Vol. 54, No. 4. Containing the following articles: Political Group Sees 'Huac' Film on Protesters, Arista Members Choose Officers At First Meeting, Senior Math Team Takes First Place In Citywide Meet, 3 Scienceites Die During Christmas, Red Cross Thanks Science For Gifts To Needy Children, New Term Brings Faculty Changes, S.O. Council Convenes, Honor Society Announc3s Scholarship Semifinalists, 16 Seniors Achieve Semifinalists Rating in 'Talent Search', Forum Crowd Hears CORE's Donald Smith, Bands Participate in Musical Combat, Juniors Announce 'Mad Show', Dance, Badillo Addresses Council of Students, Behind the Science Scene, Why Pay More?, The Proper Plan, All Hail 'MacBird'? Energetic Physicist, 'Dynamo Advisor: Budget Deceiving - We're Poorer Than You Think, Chelsea Topples, Cagers Take League Crown, Turks Show Poorly At St. Francis Meet, Science Sportswomen Find Happiness in Leaders Club.
Science Survey, Vol. 54, No. 3. Containing the following articles: Science Basketballers Capture Season Opener; Upmalis and Wynn Excel, Mr. Beckenstein Discusses Addiction, Alcohol, Long Hair, S.O. Council Hears Budget, Musicians Present 'Nutcracker Suite', 'Impossible Dream', 47 Students take Westinghouse Test In 'Talent Search', Future Teachers' Club Views Film, Sophomores Elect Class Officers For Coming Term, Russians Establish A 'Moscow Science', Seniors See 'Macbeth', Arista Inducts 89 Seniors At Semi-Annual Assembly, S.O. Reform Upheld, School Fund Aids Underprivileged Indian Youth, Comedian Relates Serious Ambitions, Facing the Future, Universities Abroad, Student Artist Holds Exhibit, Honor Roll, 150 Scienceites Rally For Students' Rights, Science Ends Charity Drive, Science Surveyings, P.S.A.L. Hosts 6 Representatives Of Leader's Club, Poll Asks Opinions On S.O., Parents, Art Students Paint Wards At Bellevue, Morris, Music, and Art Fall as Cagers Take Four Straight, Bowlers Set Season Highs, Senior Footballers Dump Juniors, 22-0, Swimmers Steamroller Taft 79-16, Clinton Tops Turk Shooters Second Time in Campaign.
Science Survey, Vol. 54, No. 2. Containing the following articles: 2 Colleges To Augment City University, Scienceites Debate U.S. Foreign Policy, Biology Group Hears Lecture By Biochemist, Mr. Falkenstein Garners $1000 In Yale Contest, Opera Group Visits School, Forest Hills Students Give Views on Grooming, 287 in Upperclass Receive Letters of Commendation, Physical Science Courses Change, Carnival Draws Crowd, Comedy Elizabethan Style, How Girls Invaded Science High School; The Bloodless Coup Commemorated, To Cut or Not to Cut, Daily Sessions Provide Math Team Prospects With Food For Thought, Virtuoso Recalls a Lifetime, Honor to Science, Mathematics Elective Choices Include Programming, Calculus, WQXR to Hold 'Young Artists' Competition, Alumni to Combat Senior Courtmen, Visiting Teachers Tour Science High, Haas Urges End of Capitalism, S.O. Committees Choose Chairmen, S.O. Council Votes 57 -28 to Eliminate January Elections, Journals Announce Editors, Reform Club, Mermen Mow Down Gompers as Brawer Sets School Mark; Harriers Finish Sixth in Bronx Cross-Country Championship, Booters Bow, 1-0, in Season's Topper.
The New Deal
Walton High School (Walton, N.Y.)
Agriculture
Agricultural Adjustment Act (1933)
Gold Standard Act (1900)
Agricultural Marketing Act (1929)
New Deal
Glass-Steagall Act (1933)
Federal Water Power Act (1920)
Home Loan Act
National Industrial Recovery Act
The New Deal, Vol. 1, No. 1. Containing the following articles: The Farmer's New Deal, Taking the Dollar for a Ride, Why the Farmer Needs Saving, The Government Makes Ends Meet, The Roosevelt Revolution, Banking Under the "New Deal", Uncle Sam Goes Into The Power Business, Saving the Home Owner, The Federal Relief Program, Building for Prosperity, The New Deal and the Railroads.
3-13. College and Career: Henry Street and Bronx Regional
In this recording, part of a larger video memoir project, lifetime activist and educator Suzanne Ross speaks about her time as a psychologist at Henry Street Settlement and at Bronx Regional. From Suzanne: "After having spent five years underground, I now resumed my open identity and got a job as the school psychologist at the Henry Street School for Learning Disabled and Emotionally Disturbed Students (part of the prestigious Henry Street Settlement on the Lower East Side of Manhattan). The school was not well organized, and was located in the basement of a housing project. Though some teachers were very dedicated and effective, the mental health services were inadequate for the population, and I felt the students were underserved. I came into conflict with the administration, and was fired when I refused to have one of its students thrown out, something that could not happen without my signature. I fought the exclusion of the student, and when she was reinstated as a result of my reporting the school to the proper agencies, I was fired. A legal battle ensued, with my representation by the New York Civil Liberties Union, and a dramatic student struggle, I won a significant legal battle. The school was subsequently closed. When my husband and I separated, I was suddenly faced with a low income, a 5 year old daughter, and the need to provide my child not only with a roof over her head, but education, health care, etc. The only place I could think of to obtain all these quickly was the Board of Education. I got a job immediately as a school psychologist and began working the following Monday. Bored and angry at the limitations of the Board of Ed’s bureaucracy and repressiveness and knowing that I would soon probably be fired, I chose to transfer to a less bureaucratic part of the Board of Ed. I got a job at an alternative high school, meant for students who had dropped out of school or had been kicked out and were trying to return. I loved teaching these kids but resumed my pattern of raising “uncomfortable” questions. The school was run by progressive white educators, mostly former members of the Communist Party. No sooner was I hired that the principal told me of a yearly trip they sponsored for select students, trips to where? To Israel! I was shocked and immediately questioned the validity of such a trip. The principal told me not to worry, they went to the “good parts of Israel”. I promptly called a Palestinian activist friend, to proceed on getting this part of the curriculum cancelled. Another confrontation with the school focused on a visit I arranged with Dhoruba Bin-Wahad I was accused of undermining education as the students, (2/3 of whom were regularly truant) did not want to return to their regular class that day because they were so immersed in the subject of the visit. Shortly after that incident I was transferred out of the school, again rushed out and told never to come back. The students were told I had gotten a better job!"