Fire can be one of the greatest destructive forces known to man. It has the ability to spread rapidly and get out of control. Once out of control it can create irreparable damage and take some time to extinguish. Such … Continue reading Wanted: Fire Fighters
Equal Rights As a backdrop against the July 4th holiday, which many Americans leverage to enjoy celebrating our country’s 1776 Independence from Great Britain, it seems apropos to explore, contrast, and expose the ongoing, overt lack of independence unjustly denied … Continue reading HOT July – Part I
When significant changes demand action and collective mobilization, mere bystandership becomes inadequate. Embracing a mindset of collective responsibility and action becomes imperative, leaving no room for passive observation. In 1970, amidst a tumultuous social climate, musician Gill Scott-Heron delivered a … Continue reading From Bystanders to Catalysts: Collective Change in an Era of Transformation
Today, Gil Scott-Heron’s 1971 vision, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” rings true unexpectedly. We’re witnessing the revolution from our living rooms, broadcast in high definition and dissected on social media. Yet, despite the clarity and closeness of these broadcasts, … Continue reading Turned In and Tuned Off
The greatest testimony of Black people has been our ability to thrive in spite of obstacles placed in our way for our failure. We work twice as hard for half as much, and as Mya Angelo said, And Still We … Continue reading And Still, We Rise
When I turned eighteen– a few years after my mother died, my grandmother sent me an album– a homespun genealogical record of sorts, full of family photos and notations. At the back of the book there was a pocket full … Continue reading Igniting Change Through Story
This year, we commemorate Black History Month with a celebration of the arts and the African American artists whose work has transformed our culture. In my preparation for February, I have been drawn to the broad idea of Black creativity, … Continue reading Black History Month 2024: Exploring Black Artists’ Creative Process
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