The Echoes We Hear in African American History
The African American tradition has made a significant impact within the community. From our resilient, overcoming spirit, to our sacred rituals and beliefs, we have set the standard for passion, purpose, and perseverance.This is a relevant topic for this day … Continue reading The Echoes We Hear in African American History
A Job Well Done
When a person dies, the family is left to pick up the pieces and share the fond memories of that loved one who has transitioned. Services and memorials are held where friends and family speak loving and appreciative sentiments about … Continue reading A Job Well Done
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
Three-Fifths 