Somehow, we must come to see that in this pluralistic, interrelated society, we are all tied together in a single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality. The Other America – Speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, … Continue reading The Other America
Comedian Dave Chappelle uses humor to make his point by stating that he is envious of the LGBTQ+ community due to their quick rise in progress in their movement, and we still can’t get reparations. “I can’t help but feel … Continue reading Broken Records
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
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
“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. … Continue reading The April Theme: On The Mountaintop Of No Limits, We Can “Think On These Things”
Sixty years ago, in 1965, Americans marched toward justice, forging a new path for those unconstitutionally disenfranchised to gain a fairer shot at participating in our democracy. Only sixty years ago, the nation bore witness to the brutal attack on peaceful … Continue reading A Bridge Worth Crossing, Again
“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
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