Author: Starlette Thomas, Race Abolitionist

Seeking to lead words and people to their highest and most authentic expression, I am the principal architect of a race/less world.

Looking into the eyes of the law after the death of Philando Castile

.Reading time 5 minutes.

“I wasn’t reaching for it.”  The last words of Mr. Philando Castile were to his defense.  He wasn’t doing anything wrong and according to him, he wasn’t going to.  Still, he was shot and killed by a Minnesota police officer in front of his distraught girlfriend, Diamond and her four year old daughter. Dead after a traffic […]

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A Tribute to Fathers: Making a Life

.Reading time 4 minutes.

He is making a living, chasing pigs and bringing home the bacon to squealing children.  We scream, “Daddy!  Daddy! What did you bring me?” We pick his pockets for candy and loose change.  He goes down easily, conquered around the legs.  He gives in easily, worn out from work or worn down by our kisses.  […]

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In Memory of the Emanuel Nine: Looking for the words

.Reading time 2 minutes.

I looked at their faces this morning and sighed.  “God, help us.”  One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. Lives. They say a cat has nine lives.  But, how many lives does hate have?  Why won’t it die?  How does it continue to live after this?  How can we let it live on […]

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Community Building

.Reading time 6 minutes.

While I write on a variety of subjects and interests, recently, I have narrowed my theological focus to community.  I have been walking with several words and ideas for years now.  They have only had a place in my head though talking it out on paper has been my practice.  Honestly, I am waiting for […]

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