Breonna Taylor
On a warm, slightly overcast day in May, I traveled with one of my favorite cousins to the Speed Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. She lives across the country, so when…
Where Have all my Heroes Gone?
John McCain, American war hero who suffered for all of us who stood alone on the Senate floor to protect our health care John Lewis, soul of the House, beaten…
Disappointed, Yes; Downcast, No!
Disappointed? The results of the election are not in. States are still counting ballots. The demonstrated disposition of the electorate is clear. The frustrations and anxiety of black and…
Special Juneteeth Edition
Special Juneteenth Edition Who are the heroes who paid all working to correct injustice in civil rights? Most of us don’t know enough about those who paid so much for…
This is Not Going to Be Comfortable
One needs to have some historical perspective to understand that the “powers that be” have historically failed to respond to peaceful demonstration Many have alluded that the arrest of colluding officers…
Rush to Judgment or Rush to Denial?
The recent shooting of 25 year-old Armand Arbery by a retired police officer and his son is being covered by the media and on social media. Mr. Arbery was shot…
In Good Conscience
Illustration from thyblackman.com I have intentionally stayed off the subject of politics as the race for the Presidency has gotten strange, lurid even. This divisive race is separating the entire…