White Confession for a Sunday Morning
We focused on the silent scream of the unborn, even as we daily ignored the cries of the poor and oppressed, all while our politics and religion, our propaganda, history and self-interest inoculated, absolutely inoculated us, from hearing the cries of God’s … Continue reading White Confession for a Sunday Morning
Who Gets Remembered? Reconstructing Our Collective Memory
Every community we inherit is the result of reconstruction. Some communities rebuild after natural disasters. Others rebuild after decades of disinvestment, displacement, discrimination, or the slow erosion of cultural traditions. We often think of reconstruction in terms of roads, schools, … Continue reading Who Gets Remembered? Reconstructing Our Collective Memory
August 2026 Theme: Now What?!?
I never dreamed that vacationing out of the country is not only a luxury, but a necessary mental health break to reset my mind from the dark and depressing political state that our country is in right now. It appears … Continue reading August 2026 Theme: Now What?!?
Reconstruction: What We Build After the Storm
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2026), a storm is a catastrophic event usually marked by nature or life circumstances. Starting over after a storm is no simple task. It requires faith, patience, support, strength, and willingness to achieve your desired … Continue reading Reconstruction: What We Build After the Storm
July 2026 Theme: In the shadows of Lady Liberty
During a recent trip to New York City to celebrate a friend’s milestone birthday, we toured the iconic Ellis Island, home of the Statue of Liberty. As we gazed upon this gift from France, dedicated in 1886, I thought about … Continue reading July 2026 Theme: In the shadows of Lady Liberty
Pharaoh In The Outfield
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, many will be sitting in the stands, eating hot dogs or brats and sipping their favorite beverage. The scene will be set, and the smiles will be bright. Seventh-inning melodies of “Take Me Out … Continue reading Pharaoh In The Outfield
Under the Leadership of Abusers and Bullies
One thinks of the leadership approach of some as being consistent with the abusive behavior of bullies and those who commit various forms of assault. In general, abusers and bullies only violate, hurt and take from those who cannot stop … Continue reading Under the Leadership of Abusers and Bullies
What, to America, Is the 250th Anniversary?
In 1852, Frederick Douglass stood before an audience in Rochester, New York, and posed a question that continues to echo through American history: “What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July?” Douglass understood something that remains true today. … Continue reading What, to America, Is the 250th Anniversary?
The Two Minute State of the Union
The circus came to town and left it in such disarray. But, you see, it was stupendous, colossal, exciting, with three rings and death-defying stunts, bearded ladies and giant rats from the sewers of Paris. It was unbelievable, just as … Continue reading The Two Minute State of the Union
