Mirage
The year was 1978. I was in the cold clutches of a winter that would not end. We endured an intrepid record setting blizzard and up to two feet of snow on the ground that never seemed to melt, even … Continue reading Mirage
Tag: Whiteness
Embracing Change
“Autumn is a season for transformation and a time to acknowledge the ache in our souls as we let go of the warmth of what was and enter into the cold unknown of what’s to come. But there is so … Continue reading Embracing Change
“When The Sun Shines, We’ll Shine Together.”
Rihanna Out of the backdrop, the images begin to take shape. The grays merge into pink, trimmed in crimson, and blacks glow from turquoise to blues. With the emergence of light, bearings take hold and plant feet firmly on the … Continue reading “When The Sun Shines, We’ll Shine Together.”
I See Color
“I don’t see color.” I can clearly hear and picture myself saying these words. This memory makes me cringe now, and that’s okay with me. That’s part of growth. And I am so grateful for the opportunity to have learned … Continue reading I See Color
The Glasses of White Supremacy
Studies show that we are racially indoctrinated during our formative years, fitted for eyeglasses tainting how we see the world through the lens of white supremacy. If we fail to address racism/white supremacy at its core (a lopsided and racially … Continue reading The Glasses of White Supremacy
Beyond Hoods: White Supremacy in the 21st Century
If I were to ask a random sample of Americans what White supremacy looks like, chances are most would include the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). This easily recognizable group is known for its white hoods, cross burnings, Confederate flags, and … Continue reading Beyond Hoods: White Supremacy in the 21st Century
Three-Fifths 