A society that stagnates is a society that dies. The fuel for progress, the very lifeblood of a thriving and evolving civilization, is a potent mix of curiosity and imagination. These two seemingly simple human traits are the engines that … Continue reading The Engines of Progress: Why Curiosity and Imagination Matter
It was June 2013. Six months into the second term of America’s first black president, a man of mixed heritage, alarm bells were sounded across a country struggling to find its bearings socially, culturally, and spiritually. The day after the … Continue reading From Chattel to Cheerios, We Can Do Better
In the sweltering heat of July, when temperatures soar, a different kind of heat also intensifies: the heat of social injustice and the cognitive inertia that perpetuates it. Cognitive inertia, the reluctance to change long-held beliefs even when evidence suggests … Continue reading Healing Through Truth – Breaking Cognitive Inertia for a Healthier America
Three-Fifths Magazine’s Theme for June, “The Revolution will not be televised,” has many meanings, as explained by its creator, Gil Scott Heron. One nuance is the attention Heron draws to consumerism. Such consumerism is quite evident surrounding conversations of Racial … Continue reading Racial Justice? The NFL, Profit, Ratings & The Bottom Line
In the complex terrain of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, we confront the intricate web of systemic injustices entrenched within our society. Each step forward feels like a battle against the shadows of the past, a daunting task that … Continue reading Resilience Unveiled: Confronting DEI Challenges in a Global Context
As I delve into the intricate layers of mental health, racial injustice, and systemic failure in America, I am compelled to ground my reflections in both personal experience and empirical evidence. As a Black, White, and Hispanic woman, my intersectional … Continue reading Resilience Rising: Navigating Mental Health, Racial Injustice, and Systemic Challenges in America
There is a deleted scene in the show The Office in which Michael Scott walks into the conference room the day Barak Obama was inaugurated and tells Darryl and Stanley, the two Black employees, that since we have a Black … Continue reading What’s Your Superpower?
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