Mirage
The year was 1978. I was in the cold clutches of a winter that would not end. We endured an intrepid record setting blizzard and up to two feet of snow on the ground that never seemed to melt, even … Continue reading Mirage
Author: Kevin Robinson
I am Kevin Robinson. I have been a pioneer in diversity, having lived it, being raised in Perry Township, Ohio as a young child of the first African American Family in the area and school. With all of the negative realities of pre-nineteen-seventies suburbia serving as a focal point in his life, I chose unity over division. Many years in the making through a long career as a professional Fire Fighter, (1985-2018), achievements a bachelor degree, senior co-pastor (1993-2001), staff pastor (2004-2006), evangelist, consultant, and mentor/mediator to many in the area of multicultural ministry. Along with my wife, Beverly, I have established a track record of building up multi-ethnic congregations and the corporate world. Kevin and Beverly are also Authors of The book entitled Coat of Many Colors.
The March Edition, The Mirage of Assimilation
Mirage: noun, Webster Definition: “something that comes from or exists only in the mind and is not real” Aspirationally intended by many as a helpful and seemingly harmless ideal that is metaphorically communicated in ways such as ideals of the … Continue reading The March Edition, The Mirage of Assimilation
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Welcome, March Special Guest Contributor, Madeleine Spencer
Black Labor, Black Ingenuity, & The Generation Returning Them to Country Music
That night several years ago was exquisite and filled with fun and the expectation of an enjoyable short journey with my wife and best friend. Throughout the years, we had several of these evening drives to who knows where, and … Continue reading Black Labor, Black Ingenuity, & The Generation Returning Them to Country Music
February’s Theme: Black Labor to Black Striving, Black Ingenuity, Black Resistance
This is our national truth: America would not be America without the wealth from Black labor, without Black striving, Black ingenuity, Black resistance. So much of the music, the food, the language, the art, the scientific advances, the athletic renown, … Continue reading February’s Theme: Black Labor to Black Striving, Black Ingenuity, Black Resistance
“What’s In It For Me?” Charting The Pathways Toward Justice In A Transactional America.
“With our launch, we want to speak from the heart with entries about tangible ways that communities of the majority can reach out in partnership with marginalized communities of color in ways that are not patronizing but collaborative.“ Three-Fifths Magazine, … Continue reading “What’s In It For Me?” Charting The Pathways Toward Justice In A Transactional America.
The January Theme: 2025: There’s Still Work To Be Done.
2025: Much Has Been Accomplished, But There’s Still Work To Be Done in the Post-George Floyd World. “Let us not just believe in the American dream, let us be worthy of it.”-Amanda Gorman We live in a society where many … Continue reading The January Theme: 2025: There’s Still Work To Be Done.
And Right Will Always Win?
No more lives torn apartThat wars would never startAnd time would heal all heartsAnd everyone would have a friendAnd right would always winAnd love would never end, noThis is my grown up Christmas list written by David Foster (music) and Linda Thompson-Jenner (lyrics). I … Continue reading And Right Will Always Win?
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