Being born on March 17, and having an Irish last name leads me to have more reflections and conversations about St. Patrick’s Day than the average person, as I’ve written elsewhere. Shamrocks: Legend has it that British-born St. Patrick used … Continue reading Shamrocks, Snakes, Slavery, and Golden Souls at the End of the Rainbow
I am not done with humanity! I believe that we are better than what many have been displaying for the last several years. Our country is one that is divided based on a variety of issues to include the value … Continue reading Power to the People
I never knew the cost of being Black in corporate America. The price I would pay with my dignity and fundamental rights as a human being just to have a job that wasn’t in a low-income sector. A job that … Continue reading God is Hope
But here is what is unique. This is the table where Hope resides. These boys are gathered around her like she is a bonfire on a windy beach. Continue reading Hope in the Dark
“Everything must changeNothing stays the sameEveryone will changeNo one stays the same … The young become the oldAnd mysteries do unfold‘Cause that’s the way of timeNothing and no one goes unchanged” Written by Benard Ighner And this is the hope that … Continue reading Hope and Change Seekers
Hope Years ago I sang in the choir at Elizabeth City State University. We sang a song about hope. I don’t remember the author. The song was sung in a round. The lyrics, beautiful in their simplicity are hard to … Continue reading Hope
Hope is Spirit Work From underground, hope springs eternal During my conversation with poet Drew E. Jackson, who writes at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation, he told me about two realities. There is a reality that we know, … Continue reading Birthing New Realities
Since 2021, my two teenagers have met once a week with six other homeschooled kids for what we call our “Friday Friends” co-op. Two classes we offer are: A literature class with novels from around the world, highlighting stories of people dealing … Continue reading The Name of Hope…
BIPOC individuals had a challenging existence throughout our history. They have been victims of lynchings, voter suppression, and racial prejudice. The Jim Crow Era promoting segregation did not improve the lives of African Americans. They were treated less than human during … Continue reading Love Will Bring Hope
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