Blushing for Hope
Philosopher George Yancy, author of the book Backlash said that love is the capacity to be wounded. “I’m really asking white people to learn how to love themselves at a different level. If loving oneself is linked to telling the truth about oneself, then risking the white self is having the capacity to love even more.” Continue reading Blushing for Hope
Hope
Hope Years ago I sang in the choir at Elizabeth City State University. We sang a song about hope. I don’t remember the author. The song was sung in a round. The lyrics, beautiful in their simplicity are hard to … Continue reading Hope
Where Hope Is Pinned
“Is anybody feeling hopeful about the world right now?” a friend recently asked me. Maybe I should have responded with empathy for her sense of hopelessness, but she asked the question so sincerely that my honest answer flew right out … Continue reading Where Hope Is Pinned
Birthing New Realities
Hope is Spirit Work From underground, hope springs eternal During my conversation with poet Drew E. Jackson, who writes at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation, he told me about two realities. There is a reality that we know, … Continue reading Birthing New Realities
The Name of Hope…
Since 2021, my two teenagers have met once a week with six other homeschooled kids for what we call our “Friday Friends” co-op. Two classes we offer are: A literature class with novels from around the world, highlighting stories of people dealing … Continue reading The Name of Hope…
Love Will Bring Hope
BIPOC individuals had a challenging existence throughout our history. They have been victims of lynchings, voter suppression, and racial prejudice. The Jim Crow Era promoting segregation did not improve the lives of African Americans. They were treated less than human during … Continue reading Love Will Bring Hope
Beacons of Hope
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite the darkness.” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu Recently, I watched the State of the Union address. As President Biden spoke, I couldn’t help but notice the people in the room. … Continue reading Beacons of Hope
Power to the People
Following Bacon’s Rebellion (1676-1677), a strategy was put into place to prevent any future uprisings which might threaten the wealth and power of the “white male elite.” A major part of that strategy was to separate people by skin color … Continue reading Power to the People
Beyond
“If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That’s to prevent anyone from confusing God’s incomparable power with us. As it … Continue reading Beyond
Three-Fifths 