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
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 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
“I’ll tell you what’s at the bottom of it. If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and … Continue reading The Bottom Line
Don’t you deserve more than the commonly recycled stories as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence? History is more than trivia about the past – it is the precedent upon which we stand today. … Continue reading 12 Book Recs on the Role of Race and Slavery in the American Revolution
Her Body Remembers Some histories do not stay in the Smithsonian. They do not remain trapped in old dusty court records, past census lines, outdated policy language, or the brittle pages of a nation’s selective memory. History travels, descends, and … Continue reading The Architecture Of What Remains
The Confederacy is often remembered as a failed rebellion that ended with the Civil War in 1865. Militarily, that is true. The Confederate States of America surrendered, its government collapsed, and the Union was preserved. If we are honest about … Continue reading The Burial America Never Held
There was a time in this country when certain people were prohibited from learning to read or write simply because of the color of their skin. Anti‑literacy laws made it illegal for Black people to read, write, or even own … Continue reading The Afterlife of Brown v. Board of Education: The Mindsets That Never Changed
What gets carried forward from our past? What spirits follow us? What nightmares haunt us, not only in our sleep but during our waking hours? Generational trauma is a proven reality. Add to that our individual experiences with racism and … Continue reading Keeping Hope Alive
Three-Fifths 