We must return and claim our past to move toward our future. — Dr. Joy DeGruy For all the history of grief, an empty doorway and a maple leaf. — Archibald MacLeish The landscape of America is rapidly changing. This … Continue reading The Essence of Change: Confronting Resistance in Diverse America
A typical retaliation against social justice reform appears with a far-right’s classic, knee-jerk reaction crying “socialism!” or “communist!”. Anything on God’s Green American Earth resembling team sports… eh hem… I mean unions, produces a far-right response with their tired ‘Red … Continue reading Before You Can Say ‘Belonging’ in DEIB…
Autumn’s Iridescent Winds of a Changing America” paints a picture of a nation in flux, with powerful forces driving transformative change, characterized by vibrant and complex dynamics, much like the colorful and dynamic winds of Autumn. The beauty of what … Continue reading Autumn’s Iridescent Winds of a Changing America
The concept of the American Dream, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary, is described as “the ideal by which equality of opportunity is available to any American, allowing the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved.” In the United States, … Continue reading The American Dream to a Just Reality
In our effort to gain riches and power, we have been (and perhaps still are) proven so willing to disrespect, cheat and even sacrifice the welfare and lives of others. And in such a state, we must avoid truthful mirrors … Continue reading On Monuments, Reparations, the Telling of History and Museum Curating
Romans 12:1 NIV [1] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. [2] Do not conform to … Continue reading A Change is Going to Come
Every fall, as the leaves turn red, orange, and gold, I’m reminded of change and a celebration that means a lot to me: Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s the time of year when we recognize the countless contributions of Hispanic-Latino people … Continue reading Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Stories of Courage, Leadership, and Legacy
Autumn is one of the four seasons that highlights the change from Summer to Fall. Within this time frame, various changes occur. Some changes include survival strategies for animals, such as food cycles, nesting locations, ecosystem variations, and alterations in … Continue reading Autumn’s Iridescent Winds of a Changing America
There is a song called “Turn! Turn! Turn!“, also known to listeners as “To Everything There Is a Season“, written by Pete Seeger in 1959. Seeger’s lyrics consist of the first eight verses of the 3rd chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes. The … Continue reading To Everything There is a Season
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