When I think of “two worlds, so close, yet worlds apart,” this indicates differences amongst relationships, cultures, and variations of worldviews. Individuals can have differences in numerous ways, such as attitudes, gender roles, religious beliefs, growth and maturity levels, socioeconomic … Continue reading Two Worlds, So Close, Yet Worlds Apart
Charles Spurgeon Johnson was a visionary who championed Black talent, intellect, and artistic excellence. As a sociologist, editor, and later president of historically Black Fisk University, Johnson understood the power of art and education in reshaping the social landscape of … Continue reading Charles S. Johnson: A Visionary of Black Intellectual and Artistic Excellence for Change
As a young white girl growing up outside Detroit, I had a lot of questions. Why is the city a shell of the past? Why are there so many beautiful, abandoned buildings? Why did my grandparents celebrate their wedding reception … Continue reading Think Back, Act Forward: History’s Crucial Role in the Quest for Justice
“Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve … Continue reading We Must Come Down from The Mountain Top!
I’ve been here before. This feeling, like everything is falling apart, is not new. This blow after blow, almost comedic in its awfulness, is not original. I’ve been here before at 11, 16, 26, 32, 36, and now I’m here … Continue reading What Is Woven Will Not Unravel
“We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life; longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land! So I’m happy tonight, I’m not worried … Continue reading All Aboard for the Promised Land
Philippians 4:8 states, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” In a society that is ever-changing, we … Continue reading On The Mountaintop of no limits, we can “Think on these things”
Embracing Cultural Identity and Diversity In a world that often heralds the ideals of the “melting pot” and cultural colorblindness, the concept of assimilation appears to be a benign and aspirational goal. It suggests a harmonious blending of cultures, where … Continue reading Challenging the Mirage of Assimilation
The year was 1978. I was in the cold clutches of a winter that would not end. We endured an intrepid record setting blizzard and up to two feet of snow on the ground that never seemed to melt, even … Continue reading Mirage
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