As a young white girl growing up outside Detroit, I had a lot of questions. Why is the city a shell of the past? Why are there so many beautiful, abandoned buildings? Why did my grandparents celebrate their wedding reception … Continue reading Think Back, Act Forward: History’s Crucial Role in the Quest for Justice
The rise of hate and a faltering democracy prompts reflection on the teachings of Rosemarie Freeney Harding, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Her beliefs in mothering and hospitality emphasize inclusivity and forgiveness, urging us to welcome all, even those steeped in violence. In this challenging climate, embracing love and shared humanity can foster healing and hope. Continue reading It’s Time to Mother
Where do we go from here? That is the 5-billion-dollar question pondered by many Americans today. When the NYC New Year’s Eve celebration ball dropped in Times Square on January 1, 2025, it delivered untold chaos that would ensue twenty … Continue reading What Would Martin Think?
Black resistance, ingenuity, and striving exist in an endless cycle that has fed Black existence in America and, by extension, America itself. Despite this fact, there are entities within America that seek to do us harm as they find ways … Continue reading All of the Work but Very Little Credit: How Black striving, Black ingenuity, and Black resistance helped to mold and shape America.
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, your hands can’t hit what your eyes can’t see.” The one and only Muhammad Ali, AKA the G.O.A.T. On Sunday June 4, 1967, the Cleveland Summit or the Muhammad Ali Summit, as … Continue reading Agents of Change
In my human resources management undergraduate college course, I devote time to unpacking and redistributing the narrative of the American labor movement. I must point out historical facts that have been omitted from standard textbooks. Young people must know the … Continue reading Labor Unions and the Principle of Work
We have helped to build America with our labor, strengthened it with our faith, and enriched it with our song. ― Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune The inescapable influence of unpaid Black labor in the creation of America’s economic wealth is … Continue reading The Hands of Black Folk
The resilience of African Americans throughout history is a testament to their unyielding determination to overcome oppression. Despite the harrowing trials of slavery, the Civil War, and the violent racial backlash of the post-Reconstruction South, Black Americans have demonstrated an … Continue reading The Unyielding Pursuit of Education
“All we say to America is, ‘Be true to what you said on paper!’” January 20, 2025, a day of American irony that awaits us. As the United States prepares to inaugurate its 47th President, the event will fall on … Continue reading Dreaming from the Mountaintop
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