She was told by her Instructor that Italian Americans didn't count as an 
Ethnicity, and if he needed a good guy to do his tiles he would go to an 
Italian. He ignored her when possible, refused to answer her questions. When 
she was able to say something. 

He would act as if she didn't say anything at all. He just said, "Next". 

But when a Black student or Hispanic speaks, he said excellent or very good, 
even when they use racial terms, such as white trash or somethingthat is 
factually wrong.  The man himself is clearly a racist.  

The Head of the Department of African American Studies not only refused to 
look into the issue, she yelled at her, and refused to allow her to switch to 
another course, or another instructor. Apparently the Dean told her much the 
same thing.

Furthermore, and even more important, she was terribly afraid that the 
Instructor would unjustly grade her paper, and possibly give her such a low 
grade that she would not qualify for the B.A. M.A. Program at the school. 
She needed to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA to qualify.  If the Instructor chose 
to give her a C she would be disqualified.

It appears that not only is Michelle Zarro's ethnicity and dignity being 
assaulted, but her GPA and qualification for an MBA program was in jeopardy.

Manny Alfano first brought this situation to my attention on his IAOV List.
I wrote an ANNOTICO Report entitled "We are Failing our Youth". 
Professor Ben Lawton wrote a post "Student Deserves Support" on H-ITAM.
Professor Emeritus Jim Mancuso, enlisted the aid of The Sons of Italy, who 
recommended he get in touch with a lawyer (perhaps Geoffrey Claroni) from the 
Calandra Institute, who definitely got the schools attention. LindaAnn 
Loschiavo got in touch with Jerry Capeci who is John Jay's Communication's 
Director, who brought the matter to the Provost's attention. Bob Mariani gave 
Michelle moral support, guidance throughout, ( and some highly placed 
contacts for future job prospects in her field of interest ).

Subsequently, Michele was called in and basically told that they were sure 
everything could be resolved.  She agreed and that was it.

I have just heard from Michele Justice.  She wrote, "I received a 'ninety 
five' grade for my mid-term in Ethnic Studies. It was the highest grade in 
the class.  It was a mid term of only two essays but they covered half of the 
book and other readings in class.  I covered absolutely everything he asked.  
I am surprised that I was the highest grade." She now has a 3.87 average. 

WELL HOW ABOUT THAT!!!!!   IT WORKED OUT VERY WELL !!!!

Michelle wanted me to extend my thanks to all those who helped her !!!! 
It can be done!!!!! It results from Team Work and Unity!!!

To each of you that had a part, all our thanks!!