Deadlines from seemingly every area of my life and stormy weather present a dual problem as to timeliness and motivation. While this was not on my list of things to do, I simply couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share this article with you. Published by the Huffington Post, “See Racism. See John See Racism. […]
Race is small talk when discussing our humanity. Focusing on the texture of our hair, the shape of our eyes and the social coloring of our skin is comparable to talking about the weather and the menu. While we do introduce ourselves based on our appearance, looking at the physical appearance as a means of […]
February is usually thought of as the month of love. Aisle after aisle was stocked with candy and paper hearts, cuddly stuffed animals, sweet candy and cards even before the King holiday and our community projects were over. To be sure, it is not about the feeling but the money. Still, despite their marketing techniques, […]
While my writings seek to aid us in the ministry of reconciliation as we must view race differently, it cannot be said often enough that there is much work to be done. If we are to have healthy cross- cultural relationships, we must communicate authentically. If we are to stand in unity, then the ground […]
Maya Angelou said rightly, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.” And stories are about race are both difficult to carry and to tell. So, I am excited at the opportunity that the New York Times has presented to its readers. It is apart of their Op- Docs series […]