Dreaming of a Black Christmas, part 2: Ghetto Claus
Add some color to your carols and learn a little about the stories behind the songs. Continue reading Dreaming of a Black Christmas, part 2: Ghetto Claus
Category: Reimagined
Prophesy Past, Prophesy Present, Until there is Peace
As a young person growing up in church I gave very little attention to the Old Testament prophets. They seemed confusing and irrelevant, but as I matured I began to wade into the waters of those mysterious books, captivated by … Continue reading Prophesy Past, Prophesy Present, Until there is Peace
Swing Low, Sweet Hummer EV
Jump into my Hummer, where old spirituals take on new meaning. Continue reading Swing Low, Sweet Hummer EV
The December Theme, Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earthAnd let it begin with me.Let there be peace on earthThe peace that was meant to be. Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller There is hope in a world of confused faces, culture wars, factions, political … Continue reading The December Theme, Peace on Earth
“Peace on Earth – 8 Forms of What That Would Might Look Like”
The third verse of the classic song “Imagine” by the great, late John Lennon offers this wisdom:“Imagine no possessionsI wonder if you canNo need for greed or hungerA brotherhood of man.”As an admirer of The Beatles in general – and … Continue reading “Peace on Earth – 8 Forms of What That Would Might Look Like”
Let Peace Begin with the Children
If we are to reach real peace in this world and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with children; and if they will grow up in their natural innocence, we … Continue reading Let Peace Begin with the Children
Polarization Prevents Peace
Today, as I sit to write, my heart is breaking for our collective humanity. I am grieving not only for the loss of lives in Israel and Palestine, but also for the continued loss of Indigenous, Black and Brown lives … Continue reading Polarization Prevents Peace
A National Day of Mourning
For me and many others, the month of November has always been associated with Thanksgiving. While many of us non-Native Americans are eating our turkey and cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving Day, Native, or First Nations, Peoples are honoring a Day … Continue reading A National Day of Mourning
“Of Thanksgiving and (the Lack of) Health Equity – a Rhapsody in B Flat”
“In a day of renown by some and mourning by others, the majority culture shared resources with new minority immigrant families, bettered their lives, and gave their sustenance and care a fighting chance. According to the online resource http://www.nativehope.com, “Thanksgiving … Continue reading “Of Thanksgiving and (the Lack of) Health Equity – a Rhapsody in B Flat”
Three-Fifths 