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
Why won’t it work? The man shouted forcefully. He tried several restarts. He said Why isn’t this system working for me. After placing his appointment, all phone calls, and his rapidly cooling coffee on hold, his breathtaking displeasure and impatience … Continue reading There Is a Ghost In The Machine
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
It was early in the morning. On a cold, crisp, early spring day, with all the firefighters at the firehouse seated around the kitchen table, coffee in hand, and the sound of full-throated political and sports debates and rustling newspapers … Continue reading Time To Go To Work
“Flashback 61 years from 2026 places us in 1965, a time when the nation collectively experienced profound shock and outrage watching the brutal beatings at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, an event now etched in history as Bloody … Continue reading How Far We Have Fallen?
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
This is a serious moment for our country. Not because America lacks promise, but because it is once again being asked to account for it. Across this nation and around the world, frustration, division, and uncertainty feel familiar, even if … Continue reading Are We Living in the Other America?
29 to 30 times. That’s how many times Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the drum major for peace, was arrested for his civil rights activities. 29 to 30 times for courageously speaking truth to power. 29 to 30 times … Continue reading Happy Martin Luther King Day
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