My uncle James was a decorated veteran in the Air Force and he was my father’s oldest brother. James and Eugene (my father) were very close and my father trusted James dearly. Every summer, I was put on an airplane … Continue reading Myths in America
She was petite, smart, reserved, and fit the obnoxiously bigoted stereotype of a “China doll.” She was hardworking and compliant, and her grades in school were outstanding. Oh, and yes, she was also great at math. But everyone already knew … Continue reading Perfect Secrets
Faith leaders of Europe and the “New World” embraced the novice research community’s findings even though it was contrary to the Bible. Continue reading Worshipping Our Creation More Than Our Creator
Add some color to your carols and learn about the stories behind the songs. Continue reading Dreaming of a Black Christmas, part 1: Chuck Berry & Rudolph’s Run
Add some color to your carols and learn a little about the stories behind the songs. Continue reading Dreaming of a Black Christmas, part 2: Ghetto Claus
The man’s conversation was basically a set of talking points. He presented them to me in the form of questions and what at first sounded like concerned observations. They were focused on his perceptions of Black people. Not his exact … Continue reading Talking Points
Christmas time is filled with child-like utopian dreams, highlighted by smiles of joy and laughter, everyone loving their neighbor in a world decorated with reds and greens. Take a moment. Can you remember the twinkling little eyes mesmerized by the … Continue reading Let It Begin With Me
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 It can be hard … Continue reading Peace Alludes Us All
We will begin singing carols about peace this month. We will raise our voices to beseech the holy infant to “sleep in heavenly peace,” and we will elevate a hallelujah to the “Prince of Peace.” And versions of Jill … Continue reading Let peace-making begin with me…
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