I used to look at middle class people with some disdain. I would think these privileged people are insulated from the “real world”. They live in the suburbs, shop at Specialty Grocery Stores, drive hybrid SUVs, go skiing in Vail, … Continue reading We are all Structurally Trapped…
The camera gave me an incredible freedom. It gave me the ability to parade through the world and look at people and things very, very closely. Carrie Mae Weems, Photographer As an educator, one of my most important jobs is … Continue reading Black Photographers: Decoding America’s History Through the Stills of Black Life
Add some color to your carols and learn a little about the stories behind the songs. Continue reading Dreaming of a Black Christmas, part 2: Ghetto Claus
We will begin singing carols about peace this month. We will raise our voices to beseech the holy infant to “sleep in heavenly peace,” and we will elevate a hallelujah to the “Prince of Peace.” And versions of Jill … Continue reading Let peace-making begin with me…
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