Land of the Free?
I’ve been spending time with Archibald MacLeish’s poem Land of the Free. Written in 1937, MacLeish describes this work as a “book of photographs illustrated by a poem”. Every phrase of verse has been isolated and anchored by MacLeish to … Continue reading Land of the Free?
I Came for Cake, Stayed for Reconciliation
There is a familiar childhood phrase often heard in schoolyards. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” While it’s meant to deflect hurtful language, many of us know better. Words can cut deep. Words … Continue reading I Came for Cake, Stayed for Reconciliation
The July Edition: Truth and Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation Truth and Reconciliation is a term for fact finding past injustices and drafting proper systems, policies, and programs to bring about reconciliation through both discovery of past human rights and dignity violations, and historical wrongdoing against marginalized ethnic … Continue reading The July Edition: Truth and Reconciliation
The Liberation of Possibility: Truth, Reconciliation, and the Restoration of Imagination
At its core, Truth and Reconciliation is a process of uncovering buried truths, confronting historical harms, and laying the groundwork for healing. But beyond the facts of injustice lies something just as critical: the quiet, persistent effort to suppress the … Continue reading The Liberation of Possibility: Truth, Reconciliation, and the Restoration of Imagination
Brevard’s Guide on What History Demands of Us Now
On June 12, 2025, Sheriff Wayne Ivey of Brevard County, Florida, issued a stern warning regarding the county’s response to any form of violent protest. His comments, made in a press conference conspicuously lacking diverse representation, reflected more than just … Continue reading Brevard’s Guide on What History Demands of Us Now
Three-Fifths Magazine July Theme Review
Contact: Three-Fifths Magazine Email: kevin.robinson@threefifths.online Website: www.threefifths.online — Three-Fifths Magazine Unveils Powerful July Theme: “Truth and Reconciliation” July 2025 — United States — As America marks its 249th year, Three-Fifths Magazine releases a stirring and timely July theme: “Truth and Reconciliation.” … Continue reading Three-Fifths Magazine July Theme Review
Reconciliation: Fact or Fiction
By definition: “Conciliation is the act of bringing opposing sides together to resolve a dispute, often with the help of a neutral third party. Reconciliation, on the other hand, is the act of restoring a previously broken relationship or restoring things … Continue reading Reconciliation: Fact or Fiction
Truth And Reconciliation
When addressing the concepts of truth and reconciliation, there are two scriptures that I am reminded of: Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” and Isaiah 43:18-19, “Remember … Continue reading Truth And Reconciliation
Truth or Consequences
What is Truth? This noun, called TRUTH, is defined as a body of real things, events, and facts (actuality). Most often, this noun is capitalized, and when that is done, TRUTH takes on a spiritual reality (GOD). The deeper question … Continue reading Truth or Consequences
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