Hung jury may lead to hanging heads

The first to be tried in the untimely and tragic death of Mr. Freddie Gray, Baltimore police officer William Porter, leaves the courtroom and dumfounds some.  The mistrial is being described as a miscarriage of justice, a missed opportunity and even a misunderstanding.  There are those who believe that while it is unfortunate, no crime […]

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Ethics Daily reminds us that we cannot do this work alone

I believe in partnerships, in hand- holding, of walking and working together.  While it is not always easy or pleasant and there are certainly cases for which it might seem impossible, the ministry of reconciliation requires such action and movement, crossing the tracks, the social color lines and the aisle.  And it not just coming together.  […]

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Oppression as History

There are persons who think that slavery is a distant memory, an ugly part of world history that need not be looked again and certainly not talked about.  It is easy to place a record of oppression in a book and close it.  It is better to open our eyes and see the stories of […]

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No end in sight

There seems to be no end to race- related remarks and incidents: Supreme Court Judge Scalia’s remarks on affirmative action,  ex- Oklahoma police officer Daniel Holtzclaw’s trial for the rape of vulnerable African American women, the suspension of cadets for KKK outfits and on and on.  I have lost count and track of the insensitivities […]

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What is the world coming to?

During this season of Advent, we remember and celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, of divine feet on earth, of God with us.  Still, I can’t help but wonder what the world is coming to.  The recent death of Laquan McDonald still has my mind reeling.  What is happening to us? What is happening to my […]

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