“We’re going to Mars for the same reason Marco Polo rocketed to China, for the same reason Columbus trimmed his sails on a dream of spices, for the very same reason Shackelford was enchanted with penguins, for the reason we fall in love; … Continue reading Juneteenth: From our Middle Passage to Mars
Narratives are spoken or written accounts of connected events. They become stories that we share, tell, and retell over a dinner table, out with friends, or to colleagues. A narrative can grow in size and scope, such as the traditional … Continue reading Anchored Conversations
Dear America, I write to you not in anger, but in clarity. Not in despair, but with purpose. This moment calls not for silence or slogans, but for truth. We are a nation built on promises, some kept, many broken, … Continue reading Letter to America: Is This How We Become More Perfect?
Malcolm X was a master narrator. Whenever reporters tried to get him with a “gotcha question,” he got them instead. Continue reading Malcolm X 100 & Transforming Narratives
Driving under the influence has been illegal since 1910. New York was the first state to pass such laws, and California was soon to follow. According to U.S. statistics, there are approximately 32 fatalities per day due to drunk-driving accidents, with 920 resulting injuries. In August of 1619, a ship named the White Lion docked at a port in Point Comfort (currenttly Hampton), Virginia, carrying a cargo of 20-30 human beings originating from Angola on the west coast of Africa. It was the first arrival of human cargo to what was deemed the “New World.” They had been captured during … Continue reading Who’s Driving the Car?
It is safe to say that most Americans want to be happy. CBS News conducted a poll in 2023 to determine where Americans find happiness. It was a fascinating article that unearthed some basic truths about where Americans look for … Continue reading Good News Can Travel Fast
“Our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white—separate and unequal” (Kerner, 1968, p. 1). As a Black woman who has studied racial disparities in America extensively, these dire words of the 1968 Kerner Commission report have always … Continue reading Separate and Unequal: How the Kerner Commission’s Warnings Come True Today
“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions?” I Kings 18:21a King James Version Apollo 13 had but one shot hanging in the balance of space forged between two deadly outcomes, essentially … Continue reading Halt Between Two Opinions
Dr. Theresa R. Horne highlights the enduring impact of racism and caste in America, emphasizing the injustices faced by underrepresented communities, particularly Black veterans. She calls for urgent action and accountability from all citizens to confront systemic inequities, insisting that true freedom encompasses equitable treatment and recognition of humanity for all. Continue reading Breaking the Chains: Racism, Caste, and Injustice in America’s Underrepresented Communities
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