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Michigan State University Professor Jeff Wray hosts the University's Black History Month Read-In
No full textMichigan State University Professor Jeff Wray hosts the University's Black History Month Read-In. Wray reads from Paul Beatty's novel "White Boy Shuffle." Fifth grader Kimani Hamilton-Wray reads "Better Wait til Martin Comes" from the collection "The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales." Ronald De Suze reads from George Lamming's novel "In the Castle of My Skin." C.G. Kendrick reads from Donald Goines novel "Black Girl Lost." Cookie Whitaker reads selections from Langston Hughes. Constance Ross reads from J. California Cooper's short story "Living" contained in the book "Homemade Love." Wray also reads Gil Scott-Heron's poem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." Folu Ogundimu reads from Chinua Achebe's novel "Anthills of the Savannah." Earle Robinson reads from Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man." The read-in was coordinated by Diana Rivera and Tama Hamilton-Wray
Michael Rodriguez interviews screenwriter Jeff Wray
No full textJeff Wray, screenwriter and Michigan State University professor of English, talks about the influence of the Midwest on his writing, independent film making, his new script "Eclipse," and writing film screen plays versus stage plays. Wray is interviewed by MSU Librarian Michael Rodriguez for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library
Letter re: Jesse Beacham Wray
No full textLetter from Jessie Beacham Wray to Amon Carter thanking him for updating her on her son in the military.521 Hampton Drive Spartanburg, S. C. Dec. 20, 1942 Mr. Amon Carter, Publisher Fort Worth Star and Telegram Fort Worth, Texas. Dear Mr. Carter: - I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your kindness in calling me about seeing my son, Captain Jesse Beacham Wray, recently in England. We were overjoyed in hearing your good news. I hadn't heard from him in some time when your call came, and you'll never know the relief and joy that it brought me. We were afraid that he was in the African campaign, since he had been in North Ireland for some months. I have wondered since, if I understood that you are now a war correspondent - and also have a son in the first Armored Division? If so, I know you have a very full and interesting life - and if your son is there, you share my anxiety for our sons, as do thousands of other mothers and fathers. If you are ever in South Carolina or near Spartanburg, we would love to have you in our home. I live with my daughter Mrs. W. R. Newbery, and she joins me in expressing our grateful appreciation for your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Mrs. Jessie Beacham Wray
"The Ownership Society: Social Security Is Only the Beginning"
No full textFrom this paper's Preface, by Dr. Dimitri B. Papadimitriou, President: As his new term begins, President Bush has been trying to focus his domestic agenda on what he calls the Òownership society,Ó a sweeping vision of an America in which more citizens would hold significant assets and be free to make their own choices about providing for their health care and retirement, and educating their children. L. Randall Wray, who has written for the Levy Institute on many topics, evaluates the premises and logic of this program in this new public policy brief. Wray points out that much of the history of the Western world since the advent of liberalism has been marked by a gradual rise in the power of those who lack property. Some of the milestones in this progression include universal suffrage, regulation of business, and progressive taxation. BushÕs ownership society proposals, according to Wray, would result in a partial reversal of the progress of the last 250 years. The reason is that, while BushÕs plans would undoubtedly increase the choices and power of those who have property, they would fail to democratize ownership. Many gains to the wealthy would come at the expense of the poor, the sick, and the elderly. Consider, for example, the condition of the nationÕs private pension system. Increasingly, firms are switching from defined-benefit to definedcontribution plans. This development would seem on its surface to favor the establishment of a new class of stockholders, empowered and holding a larger stake in the system. But, as Wray demonstrates, retirement accounts and other assets just do not add up to a substantial amount for most Americans. This means that most citizens have much to lose indeed from attacks on Social Security and the erosion of the traditional pension system. Much as the safety net for the poor has largely vanished since the Reagan years, the bread-and-butter benefits and rights of the middle class are now threatened by the ownership-society agenda. To many, the claim made by Republicans that all should take responsibility for their wellbeing rings true. But it is important to keep in mind the real alternative to public benefits for the middle class: a society in which success would depend largely upon luck, inheritances, or charity. A society that forces individuals to read their future in their Microsoft Money files inevitably creates a class of nonowners who are insecure and lack independent means. Ironically, this runs up against the aims of those who sincerely hope for a world in which more have the opportunity to become rich: moving upward often brings some setbacks along the way, which might be fatal in a world of reduced bankruptcy protection, disability and medical benefits, and educational aid.
Merton G. Wray (November 29, 1971)
No full textMerton G. Wray was a Municipal Court Judge here in Whittier, appointed by Governor [Edmund G.] Pat Brown. His father, Arthur Wray, was Whittier\u27s city attorney until his passing. Mr. Bewley was Merton\u27s father\u27s successor. Many people considered Wray as the rival of Nixon. Wray and Nixon both had Paul Smith as a professor at Whittier College.
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Screenwriter Jeff Wray reads his selected works at the Michigan Writers Series
No full textJeff Wray, screenwriter and Michigan State University professor of English, reads from his screenplay "Eclipse" and answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Peter Berg, head of the Michigan State University Libraries' Special Collections. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library
FBI Director nominee Christopher Wray testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee
No full textF.B.I. Director nominee Christopher Wray, former assistant attorney general during the George W. Bush administration, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Wray faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats on whether he would maintain the bureau's independence and apolitical stance. Wray denies being asked to swear loyalty to President Trump and vows only to be loyal to the United States Constitution and the rule of law. He directly disputes President Trump's assertion that the Russia investigation is a "witch hunt." Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) chairs the hearing
"Government Deficits, Liquidity Preference, and Schumpeterian Innovation"
No full textWray asserts that rigorous analyses of the role played by innovation in economic development must acknowledge the contribution of Joseph Schumpeter. However, the author suggests that the current stagnation confronting most developed, capitalist economies "cannot be understood without synthesizing Schumpeter's insights with those of Kalecki and Keynes." Hence, Schumpeter's work alone is inadequate in explaining the links between government deficits in ensuring aggregate demand and corporate profits.
Ronald Primeau, Jeffrey C. Wray and Matthew L.M. Fletcher speak at a roundtable discussion moderated by Gariel Dotto
No full textGabriel Dotto, Director of the Michigan State University Press, moderates the second of three presentations and a roundtable discussion at a symposium entitled, Dramatization and context : a symposium and roundtable held at the MSU Museum in conjunction with the premiere staging of the play Music history written by MSU College of Law Writer in Residence Sandra Seaton. Featured presenters are: Ronald Primeau, Professor of English at Central Michigan University (Sandra Seaton\u2019s South-Siders); Jeffrey C. Wray, Associate Professor in the Department of English at MSU; Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Associate Professor at the MSU College of Law. Primeau speaks on the influences in Seaton\u2019s life and work and her perspective on the South-Siders of Chicago. Wray uses film clips to illustrate his points about the tension inherent in black American life and being identified socially and politically as part of a group rather than as an individual. Fletcher comments on the law as rhetoric and uses examples from oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in cases involving American Indian interests. Includes a question and answer session
“This is your life you have to live with the memories”: Older migrant women’s reflections on living with the past
No full textMemories collected across the life-course often inform our sense of who we are and what is important to us, as we grow older. This article draws on the findings of two qualitative life-history research projects that set out to explore older UK migrant women’s quality of life across the life course. It has two main aims. One aim is to contribute to existing theorizations of social memory. Another aim is to show the extent to which migrant women’s memories of life-altering events influence their satisfaction with life as they grow older. The article concludes by arguing for an approach to the study of ageing that is sensitive to the impact of memories on our experiences of growing older
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