The Genesis of Black History
Who told you that Black history begins on American soil? Who told you it was limited to a handful of inventions and the same noted individuals we recycle from year to year? Who told you that we represent little more … Continue reading The Genesis of Black History
The King and I
I met Martin Luther King Jr. in the fifth grade. He met me on the January 1986 cover of Ebony magazine. “The Living King.” The assignment was simple. Write about someone who inspires you. I chose him, not because I … Continue reading The King and I
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in Action
As we prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself reflecting on the countless ways his teachings have shaped my life. For as long as I can remember, Dr. King’s values, words, … Continue reading Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in Action
King Was Right
Just another day in Kid land. There I was on the floor in my imaginary land of play. Toys turned into real people, animals, robots, among others. My world followed, shadowed, and imitated the one the adult selected as the … Continue reading King Was Right
Integrating into a Digital Plantation
On Martin Luther King Day, we honor a prophet who guided a nation toward its conscience. Yet, part of honoring Dr. King requires heeding his most unsettling warning. Reflecting on the civil rights movement’s goal of integration, he said, “We … Continue reading Integrating into a Digital Plantation
Mi Cultura and the Dream: Reclaiming Justice Beyond Politics
I have a dream of one day making a change and impacting the world as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did. I first learned about Dr. King in elementary school while learning to speak English. I was too young to … Continue reading Mi Cultura and the Dream: Reclaiming Justice Beyond Politics
Martin Luther King Jr, The Preacher
When I was a youngster growing up in rural Minnesota and Iowa, the daughter of a Lutheran minister, Martin Luther King Jr. played a compelling role in my father’s ministry and social justice sensibility. But as a child, I didn’t … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr, The Preacher
Are We Living in the Other America?
This is a serious moment for our country. Not because America lacks promise, but because it is once again being asked to account for it. Across this nation and around the world, frustration, division, and uncertainty feel familiar, even if … Continue reading Are We Living in the Other America?
Seeing Dr. King in Full Color
“Judge their character and not the color of their skin” was a lesson repeated often throughout my school years. Each January, teachers celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the man who single-handedly ended racism and secured equality for all … Continue reading Seeing Dr. King in Full Color
