“Let us have the courage of our admitted ignorance, of our doubts and uncertainties. At least we can try to discover what others… require, by… making it possible for ourselves to know men as they truly are, by listening to … Continue reading On Pluralism
The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” If I were to give an … Continue reading The Resilience Music of Mavis Staples
Pass the Turkey, Pass the Stuffing as we celebrate how the indigenous people shared life-preserving sustenance with the immigrants at Plymouth Rock. Because there was “Plenty Enough to Share.” This assured the European’s survival. As we celebrate The History of Thanksgiving, … Continue reading Plenty Enough to Share
If we truly seek harmony in these yet to be United States, we must stop the hagiography of its founding and fix the fragmentation built into this nation of our cohabitation. Continue reading Racist Roots of a Revolutionary Nation
“Please, we need your help. We have recently suffered from the worst of possible tragedies, of which we had no part in this most unfortunate matter that has been so egregious and damaging to our crops, property, and livestock. Our … Continue reading Remorse, Taking Responsibility, and Reparations
The US American experience has always been one created by, driven by, managed by, andmotivated by money and the economy. Racist capitalism is the preface, premise, and table ofcontents for the American storybook. The ills of slavery and native genocide … Continue reading Reparations and the Economy
I have to admit that I’m not a fan of the notion of reparations as it is discussed in conversations about racial redress. This is not because I don’t think that African-Americans deserve to be restored for 404 years of … Continue reading The Problem with Reparations: Why I am Seeking Shalom
To answer this question, I need to first talk about power, and more specifically, the fear of losing power. I have had to do my own serious unpacking around power and fear. In doing so, I found myself having to … Continue reading Why do reparations trigger fear in the hearts of so many white people?
Written by the Reverend Arthur L. Jones, III – Elmira, NY – May 7, 2023.Are you familiar with the Walmart paradox? You may recognize it by another phraseology, but the principle is as universal as it is simple. Imagine that … Continue reading “Reparations in America – the Walmart Paradox Remains”
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