He Saw the Road Before I Did
A scene from Bambi* has stayed with me since I was a child. A crow flies above the forest, calling out as Man approaches. The animals below cannot see what the crow sees. They move through the forest from the … Continue reading He Saw the Road Before I Did
Stop Circling The Truth
As autumn’s chill whispers closer, September arrives, painting the world in shorter days and longer shadows. The landscape begins its seasonal transformation, shedding its vibrant hues. Yet, September also holds a profound metaphor: the longer we hover around the edges … Continue reading Stop Circling The Truth
Permission to Course Correct: Pursuing Purpose Over Perfection
There is something deeply comforting about knowing that even when we’ve ventured off what we believe is our path to success, either intentionally or unintentionally, we can still change direction. We often believe that a meaningful life follows a straight … Continue reading Permission to Course Correct: Pursuing Purpose Over Perfection
The Crow Sees Me
The Crow Sees Me, Embodied Knowing, Sacred Literacy, and Black things taking flight. There is a crow who comes near enough to be noticed while I am sitting and having my morning tea. He is loud. Persistently so. Some mornings … Continue reading The Crow Sees Me
The Distance Between Justice and Direction
Every autumn, thousands of birds take to the sky with astonishing precision. They cross mountains, rivers, forests, and borders without debating their course. Their destination is neither accidental nor improvised. It is sustained by an internal orientation that enables them … Continue reading The Distance Between Justice and Direction
Breaking the Cycle
Southern trees bear strange fruitBlood on the leaves and blood at the rootBlack bodies swinging in the southern breezeStrange fruit hanging from the poplar trees Pastoral scene of the gallant southThe bulging eyes and the twisted mouthScent of magnolias, sweet … Continue reading Breaking the Cycle
Civic Power Not Just Commerce Why the Ballot Box Matters as Much as the Cash Register
For generations, many people have embraced a simple idea: buy Black, save Black, invest Black, and the community will prosper. The message is appealing because it emphasizes self-determination and places the solution within the community’s own hands. Entrepreneurship and economic … Continue reading Civic Power Not Just Commerce Why the Ballot Box Matters as Much as the Cash Register
September Theme: As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing
Every September, as the world shifts and countless birds embark on one of nature’s most remarkable migrations, we at Three-Fifths Magazine invite you to join us in a profound journey of purpose. These creatures do not wander aimlessly; they move … Continue reading September Theme: As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing
Headwind: The Resistance Between Here and There
The Headwind — Does the Headwind Change the Destination? Resistance isn’t fun. Honestly, it’s hard, especially when you can see the final destination. If you’ve ever hiked a mountain, typically the first thing you do before you begin your journey … Continue reading Headwind: The Resistance Between Here and There
