Do I donate to that organization? To that campaign? Do I look for a job at that company? What if it’s the only job I can land right now? Should I not buy from this company? Can I even watch … Continue reading Curiosity As a Dismantling Tool
In the Northern Hemisphere, the daily loss of sunlight is most significant in September, surpassing that of any other month. One may ask why this is, as they are warmed with expectations for the fall sports, pumpkin carving, and craft … Continue reading September’s Edition: Curiosity
A society that stagnates is a society that dies. The fuel for progress, the very lifeblood of a thriving and evolving civilization, is a potent mix of curiosity and imagination. These two seemingly simple human traits are the engines that … Continue reading The Engines of Progress: Why Curiosity and Imagination Matter
The art of asking thought-provoking questions is a true gift. In the United States, our depth of inquiry often ends with a simple “How are you?” This casual greeting usually receives a polite, expected reply: “Good,” “Fine,” or “Living the … Continue reading What If We Stayed Curious?
When we were children, we had a saying, “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.” Children grow and develop their minds through curiosity. They can be counted upon to ask endless questions “ad nauseam.” As my dad would … Continue reading From Curiosity to Satisfaction
As we approach the start of another Academic year across America, from Elementary to Collegiate levels to postgraduate programs. Everyone is striving for that mythical Brass Ring of achievement. How we get there matters. And let’s not leave out the … Continue reading The August Edition: Rising To The Top With Faith, Honest Strategy, And Respect.
When we talk about Truth and Reconciliation, we cannot selectively decide whose truth matters. Nor can we reconcile only for the comfortable, the familiar, or the visible. For Black immigrants in the United States, truth remains suppressed, and reconciliation deferred. … Continue reading The Truth They Don’t Tell: Black Inmigración, ICE, and the Urgency of Reconciliation
The Arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. -Theodore Parker The philosophy behind bending the Arc is central to the whole Truth and Reconciliation conversation. The arc moves a gradual process involving incremental steps forward that overcome … Continue reading Bending the Arc
A young white man from southern Missouri approached me on a dark street in Ferguson, Missouri during the 2014 uprising. Around us, young Black citizens were demanding their humanity be acknowledged in policing practices and policies. He asked—maybe innocently, maybe … Continue reading Why Can’t They “Just Forgive”?
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