The world is turned upside down. The contents of our lives dumped out on the floor. We try to pick up where we started off from but more than three months in hiding from the Coronavirus, we don’t know where to begin. What did we use to do again? All home now, we are all coming home now […]
On Memorial Day, George Floyd, a 46- year- old African American resident, was arrested by Minneapolis police for allegedly attempting to use a fake $20 bill at Cup Foods, a local store. He was handcuffed but he wasn’t placed in a squad car. I didn’t hear his Miranda Rights being read to him but I […]
I protested the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and so many others yesterday outside of White House. Asked by a reporter, “Why are you here after the president’s threat?” I replied simply, “Where else should I be? He is Caesar, not Lord. I know my place and he should find his.” I […]
It’s January 15th. He was born today but I don’t feel like celebrating. Instead, I have entered this day kicking and screaming. I know it’s his party but I can cry if I want to. Arms folded. Keep your invitations, your black- tie events. I don’t have or want or need a dress for this. […]
Race is a rule of law. The color line is well- defined as each generation digs in their heels. “We shall not be moved.” We fold our arms and turn our backs. We turn on each other and take turns hating the other. I hate you. You hate me. We hate them. One way of […]