Although my seasonal allergies would disagree, I love the spring. It is amazing to see trees take on a new shape as tiny green buds appear on their branches, signaling the start of a new season. We know from experience … Continue reading The Resiliency of a Tree
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
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
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
When I first heard of the term Artificial Intelligence (AI), I was very young in my career and did not know how it could impact my work. I knew instinctively that it could change the world, and I do not … Continue reading Another Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Common sense is anything and everything except common. Freedom ain’t free.Favor isn’t fair. Aside from death and taxes, there are very few things in this lifethat can be accepted as undeniable, undebatable, and irrefutable facts. Insofar as I’mconcerned, two such … Continue reading “A (Brotha) Man Far Ahead Of His Time-An Appreciation of The Incomparable Nat King Cole”
Throughout history, African-American artistic icons have emerged as influential figures who have left an indelible mark on culture and justice. Their enduring influence has shaped the narratives of their time and continues to resonate with contemporary society. This anthology delves … Continue reading Anthology in Black: Exploring the Impact of African-American Artistic Icons and Their Enduring Influence on Culture and Justice
The camera gave me an incredible freedom. It gave me the ability to parade through the world and look at people and things very, very closely. Carrie Mae Weems, Photographer As an educator, one of my most important jobs is … Continue reading Black Photographers: Decoding America’s History Through the Stills of Black Life
February is Black History Month. The national theme is “African Americans and the Arts,” i.e., visual art, music, literature, film, and more. You might call it an Anthology In Black. This culture brought to America by the force of chains … Continue reading The February Special Black History Month Edition: Anthology In Black
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