The Dream of Family
MLK taught us that belonging to each other will give us the American Dream Continue reading The Dream of Family
Category: Reimagined
The Urgency of Now!
Upon the dismantling of slavery, the economic system that build this country financially and literately by the hands of those enslaved, Reconstruction began. With Reconstruction came some long hard-fought wins regarding African Americans earning seats in the state legislatures with … Continue reading The Urgency of Now!
The Urgency of Un-Paralyzing
Most of the time, the endless scroll of catastrophes on my phone or in the news produces in me only a distant sense of dread. Wars feel far away; natural disasters seem remote. I flick my finger past one heartbreaking … Continue reading The Urgency of Un-Paralyzing
Train Up A Child and Let Them Lead The Way
““Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 NIV As the resident Poet here at Three Fifths Magazine, I situate my offerings to you … Continue reading Train Up A Child and Let Them Lead The Way
Learning to Love Yourself
It is April, and the Easter egg hunt is drawing nigh. The eggs are fitly prepared with the infilling of sweetness, and aromas from the most delectable nuggets and treats, give or take a coin or two. The excitement builds … Continue reading Learning to Love Yourself
The Well of History
I’m remembering an image that I’ve seen in churches. It’s a picture of one of Jesus’ first public appearances when he met a woman at a well. She was there for water to quench her thirst but ended up so … Continue reading The Well of History
Walk in the Garden
As in the case of so many around the world, when all of the things closed just before the Spring of 2020, I was driven towards one of the few doors that remained open: mainly those of the garden centers. … Continue reading Walk in the Garden
Listen to Them First
As a father, I observed and studied my children to learn how they hear, so I might understand how they are wired and know how to communicate with them best. I observe my own grandchildren in a similar way, which … Continue reading Listen to Them First
LINGUISTIC REVOLUTION: the creative democratization of definitions
Have you ever wondered why there’s virtually no media coverage of the economic concerns of the Black Working Class? Or the political concerns of Black Evangelicals? Where’s the focus groups and panel discussions giving vent to the concerns of Black … Continue reading LINGUISTIC REVOLUTION: the creative democratization of definitions
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