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
I’ll never forget when a colleague said, “I don’t feel like I need a union.” My colleague was smart, progressive, and voted for Obama both times. But unionizing threatened their livelihood and identity. Unionizing required that they see themselves as … Continue reading Still think you don’t need a union? Time to get curious about worker power
It was a warm early September day, much like any other foliage-inundated late summer/early Autumn Day. There I was, a young explorer, navigating the fertile lowlands off the half-acre in the backyard with no Diversity, DEIB, or DEIBA certifications for … Continue reading The Sting Of Curiosity
“Curiosity killed the cat.” That’s what they say to keep us from asking too many questions. But let’s be real—curiosity never killed the cat. Oppression did. Silence did. Submission did. And for Black, AfroLatine, and Indigenous peoples in this country—curiosity … Continue reading Curiosity Ain’t Optional: Our Ancestors Died So We Could Ask Why
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