During a recent trip to New York City to celebrate a friend’s milestone birthday, we toured the iconic Ellis Island, home of the Statue of Liberty. As we gazed upon this gift from France, dedicated in 1886, I thought about … Continue reading July 2026 Theme: In the shadows of Lady Liberty
“I’ll tell you what’s at the bottom of it. If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and … Continue reading The Bottom Line
What survives after the fire?What lingers after the systems fall, the voices fade, and the masks are removed? This June, Three-Fifths Magazine explores Afterlife — a powerful examination of memory, legacy, grief, resistance, spirituality, culture, and the haunting realities that … Continue reading The June Theme, Afterlives, developed by Dr. Kelly U Farrow
What gets carried forward from our past? What spirits follow us? What nightmares haunt us, not only in our sleep but during our waking hours? Generational trauma is a proven reality. Add to that our individual experiences with racism and … Continue reading Keeping Hope Alive
In March, my husband’s best friend and fraternity brother passed away suddenly. Mac went to the doctor for a routine procedure, and they gave him a sedative. He had an allergic reaction to the sedative and suffered a heart attack. … Continue reading First for All, Servants for All
Nearly every week these days, I am in conversation with a woman who is stressed, doubting herself, and overwhelmed by all of the responsibilities in front of her. The world is hard, and many national crises spill over into our … Continue reading Supporting Mental Health for Women Who Support So Many
The Archetypal Cell The contemporary discourse of identity, particularly as filtered through the now-ubiquitous lens of “intersectionality,” often celebrates self-knowledge as the pinnacle of liberation. To name oneself is to claim power; to articulate one’s position at the crossroads of … Continue reading The Deep Structure of Identity Imprisonment
It was 1974. I was an inquisitive and playful 11-year-old boy who had just unleashed my inner Beethoven during my weekly piano lesson. My face brimming with hope and eyes and a smile to light the world, that you could … Continue reading The Weather Update
April showers bring May flowers. After the storm and the rain comes the sun and the growth of new life. But can you weather the storm and the rain? Can you maintain faith and keep hope alive during the hard … Continue reading Can You Stand the Rain
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