by Theresa Drass | Feb 1, 2026 | Advocacy, Black History Month, Civil Rights, Research, Resilience, Resistance, Slavery, Social Justice
https://drassassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-Kids-Learning-about-Slavery-in-Philadelphia.mp4 “In the aftermath of the removal of the slavery exhibit at [President Washington’s] House Site on Jan. 22, fourth-grade social studies teacher Kaity Berlin...
by Theresa Drass | Aug 3, 2025 | #personalgrowth, Civil Rights, Codependency, Consultant, Mental Health, professional development
I often quip to understanding colleagues that I transformed my own residual childhood dysfunction into my vocation. Thanks to a meaningful process of personal healing, in combination with the ethics and standards of care inherent to nursing practice, I’m proud...
by Theresa Drass | Aug 1, 2025 | children, Civil Rights, Community, Cultural Competency, Mental Health
Maxwell Burnbauer’s “Americanization through Education: The U.S. Influence on Puerto Rican Identity and Culture” offers a compelling historical analysis of the profound educational transformations imposed on Puerto Rico after 1898. This paper...
by Theresa Drass | May 4, 2025 | children, Civil Rights, law, Legal Nurse Consultant, Uncategorized
The past few weeks have woven a rich and intricate personal tapestry ????, a vibrant reminder of how deeply intertwined our professional lives ????, family connections ❤️, and community engagement ???? truly are. From historical reflections with my granddaughter...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 16, 2025 | Civil Rights, History, Motivational Monday
The period from 1945 to 1980 was often seen as a golden age of opportunity in the United States. The American Dream, which can be defined as financial stability, homeownership, and upward mobility, appeared attainable for many. Yet, this promise was unequally...