Speaking in Clarity
The voice of clarity is not to be taken lightly as an African American, especially considering that African Americans naturally have the connotation of being angry and unable to portray calm emotions, and this notion dates back to Jim Crow … Continue reading Speaking in Clarity
The April Anniversary Edition: In Clear Voice
On the afternoon of Monday, April 8th, a large swath of the United States will experience a solar eclipse, from partial form to 100% totality. Needless to say, this will be an extraordinary day. Three-Fifths will contrast the special darkness … Continue reading The April Anniversary Edition: In Clear Voice
Black Sabbath & T-Pain Join MLK’s March on Militarism
Heavy metal pioneers and popular rapper team up with the “Drum Major for Justice” against the power-hungry Evil Triplets. Continue reading Black Sabbath & T-Pain Join MLK’s March on Militarism
Living Unapologetically In a Racist World
There was a time when I held the naive belief that I, a “white” person, could grasp the full weight of racism. 3 decades later, I stand corrected. With each encounter, each new perspective peels back another layer, revealing the … Continue reading Living Unapologetically In a Racist World
The Power of Vulnerability
It took me a while to find my place in the movement for racial justice. I am a white cis woman who is privileged to work and organize in many areas. My business card says that I am a “white … Continue reading The Power of Vulnerability
It’s Clear to me that Systemic Racism is embedded in American Institutions: Do you see it at play?
Fannie Lou Hamer stated, “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.” I am tired of the truth being distorted, I am sick of people believing that there is equality in America, and I am tired of being … Continue reading It’s Clear to me that Systemic Racism is embedded in American Institutions: Do you see it at play?
What’s Your Superpower?
There is a deleted scene in the show The Office in which Michael Scott walks into the conference room the day Barak Obama was inaugurated and tells Darryl and Stanley, the two Black employees, that since we have a Black … Continue reading What’s Your Superpower?
Stand Your Ground: Speaking Truth to Power
In 2005, the state of Florida became the first of 24 states in the union to enact a Stand Your Ground law, allowing individuals who feel threatened by an aggressor to defend themselves, inclusive of using a firearm with deadly … Continue reading Stand Your Ground: Speaking Truth to Power
Elusive Clarity & the Pursuit of Communion: One University Professor’s Journey in Polarized Times
Adapted from an Address Given at Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN, on February 13, 2024 I. Growing Up in Billy Penn’s ShadowPicture a typical summer day in a suburban American childhood. This would be a typical summer day in my … Continue reading Elusive Clarity & the Pursuit of Communion: One University Professor’s Journey in Polarized Times
A Clear Voice
To listen is to understand; however, individuals cannot understand because they are too busy going through the motions of life. Individuals do not take the time to truly listen and interpret the true meaning of words being spoken. Words take … Continue reading A Clear Voice
“In Clear Voice – the Enduring Resonance of Our Superpower”
In a clear voice, I affirm and confirm that Blackness is beautiful. Blackness is bold. Blackness is brilliant. I say that loudly and proudly to you, even as I say that to myself. As a proud African American in general … Continue reading “In Clear Voice – the Enduring Resonance of Our Superpower”
Voices of Clarity that Illuminate
I love engaging in conversations with senior citizens. I know that may be a strange confession to make, but all of my life, I sought out friendships with people who are quite a bit older than myself. As a child, … Continue reading Voices of Clarity that Illuminate
Artificial Intelligence Meets Three-Fifths
With respect to incarceration ‘risk assessment’—along with matters like quality of health care provided African–Americans [17], suitability for mortgage lending, and so on given the dominating context provided by the evolutionary descendant of slavery and Jim Crow, any reasonably sophisticated … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Meets Three-Fifths
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