A young white man from southern Missouri approached me on a dark street in Ferguson, Missouri during the 2014 uprising. Around us, young Black citizens were demanding their humanity be acknowledged in policing practices and policies. He asked—maybe innocently, maybe … Continue reading Why Can’t They “Just Forgive”?
Truth and Reconciliation. These are not just lofty concepts reserved for history books or international commissions—they are the bedrock of healing and justice. As someone whose life and purpose are deeply rooted in advocacy for individuals and families impacted by … Continue reading Dr. La’Shardae Scott’s Interpretation: Truth, Reconciliation, and the Sickle Cell Reckoning
Confronting America’s Current Crisis The ability of American society to rely on care for its most vulnerable members is almost non-existent. The responsibility of societal care has fallen to friends, family, and community. Ironically, at a time when we need … Continue reading Truth and Reconciliation for America: A Path Forward
I’ve been spending time with Archibald MacLeish’s poem Land of the Free. Written in 1937, MacLeish describes this work as a “book of photographs illustrated by a poem”. Every phrase of verse has been isolated and anchored by MacLeish to … Continue reading Land of the Free?
There is a familiar childhood phrase often heard in schoolyards. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” While it’s meant to deflect hurtful language, many of us know better. Words can cut deep. Words … Continue reading I Came for Cake, Stayed for Reconciliation
On June 12, 2025, Sheriff Wayne Ivey of Brevard County, Florida, issued a stern warning regarding the county’s response to any form of violent protest. His comments, made in a press conference conspicuously lacking diverse representation, reflected more than just … Continue reading Brevard’s Guide on What History Demands of Us Now
Contact: Three-Fifths Magazine Email: kevin.robinson@threefifths.online Website: www.threefifths.online — Three-Fifths Magazine Unveils Powerful July Theme: “Truth and Reconciliation” July 2025 — United States — As America marks its 249th year, Three-Fifths Magazine releases a stirring and timely July theme: “Truth and Reconciliation.” … Continue reading Three-Fifths Magazine July Theme Review
When addressing the concepts of truth and reconciliation, there are two scriptures that I am reminded of: Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” and Isaiah 43:18-19, “Remember … Continue reading Truth And Reconciliation
In the ongoing war over historical memory and cultural narrative, one of the most critical battles surrounds the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As of late, organizations such as the American Civil Rights Project, the Manhattan Institute, the … Continue reading Reclaiming the Narrative on HBCUs and the Legacy of Black Education
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