In our effort to gain riches and power, we have been (and perhaps still are) proven so willing to disrespect, cheat and even sacrifice the welfare and lives of others. And in such a state, we must avoid truthful mirrors … Continue reading On Monuments, Reparations, the Telling of History and Museum Curating
The great South African leader, Nelson Mandela, once said, that he learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the faith to triumph over it. I came to appreciate these words when I faced difficult circumstances that caused … Continue reading The Powerful Source of Faith and Resilience
All of us are more than the worse thing we ever did, None of us are as innocent as we think we are. All of us have some prejudice we cannot justify, None of us live free from unwarranted judgement. All … Continue reading Salt, Light…& Leaven
The final Christmas sermon Dr. King gave begins: “This Christmas season finds us a rather bewildered human race. We have neither peace within nor peace without. Everywhere, paralyzing fears harrow people by day and haunt them by night. Our world … Continue reading The Foundation of Hope: The God Who Makes All Things New
PAST: As the holidays draw near, I reflect upon the memories of growing up as the youngest of four siblings in our family. I recall the – now ancient times – of our household income being so thin [see “Side … Continue reading Reflections of Happiness: Past, Present and Future
Health is the new wealth. That is the new term used by many of my forward-thinking friends. We are now in the age bracket where you are attending more funerals and homegoing’s than weddings. It is the age at which … Continue reading Infinity and the Love of God
I have just come back from a full day at the National Museum of African American History and Culture as I say goodbye to Washington, DC. It’s the last night of the CBC and as I sit in the lobby … Continue reading From Vision to Victory
Three-Fifths 