There has been much talk about the “blue wall of silence,” that is the expectation, the unwritten rule, the code shared among those who wear blue and carry a badge to protect and cover for their fellow officer. They have to stick together; it is the police officers against a dangerous world. They will take care of each […]
Just when I think that I have said enough or said it all as it relates to my views on race, I get a sign. This time it was a billboard sign created by Rick Tyler of Tennessee who is running for Congress. Clearly, a play on the Trump campaign, Tyler hopes to “Make American […]
So often in matters of race, we only talk about the impact of oppression, the effects of blackness and the negative impact of the social construct of race. But, race has a bright side. It’s called privilege, white privilege. While we are familiar with “the race card” and now due to this presidential election cycle […]
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. […]
You’ve got time for this class and it is brought to you by Jenée Desmond Harris. It is a lesson that must be learned and that bears repeating. Harris starts from the beginning of race and no, she does not begin in the book of Genesis. Lie #1 struck down. Race is not that old. […]