In 1961, journalist John Howard Griffin wrote a book entitled, “Black Like Me: A white man learns what it is like to Live the Life of a Negro by becoming one!” The book documented his experiences in the South after … Continue reading Walk A Mile in My Shoes
According to Wikipedia, In politics, a dog whistle is the alleged use of coded or suggestive language in political messaging to garner support from a particular group without provoking opposition. The concept is named after ultrasonic dog whistles, which are audible to dogs but not humans. … Continue reading Economic Dog Whistles
This is an uncomfortable feeling. I’m typically asked to contribute in writing my thoughts about a number of topics related to anti-racism, health, and wellness. I’ve built my whole career around being able to stand at the window of society … Continue reading Exploitation, Racism, War… and Me
For the majority of “white” Americans, Martin Luther King Junior’s legacy brings images of his famous, “I Have a Dream” speech. It’s pleasant to think of a world where we will “…one day live in a nation where they (his … Continue reading Dreams Versus Reality in Black and White
On May 25, 2020, the world shifted as millions witnessed the horrifying moments when a police officer pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck for over 9 minutes. We weren’t the same after that—it was vicarious trauma. Also, in 2020, … Continue reading Maturing of the Human Soul
. . . like it’s 1899! You might not have seen it coming. Weapons of mass distraction have been cloaking laws of disorder for decades. Now here we are in 2023, with regressive racial policies as blatant as when “Redeemers” … Continue reading Laws of Disorder: dehumanizing through dehistoricizing
Who gets to decide what law and order looks like in our Country continues to be questionable as we see disparities in the implementation. Sir Robert Peel was the founding father of policing in England and his concept was brought … Continue reading Law and Order for Who?
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (1 Timothy 6:10) Sin entered the world when man disobeyed God. … Continue reading A Self-Perpetuating System
The best question is, “If I have the ability to help heal a wound or make something right that is wrong (whether because of my ancestors or not), shouldn’t I?” Continue reading Racist Roots & White Privilege
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