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Spineless – Why Black Pundits are Failing Colin and All of Us
I’m not sure if I’m supposed to do this or not, but I am anyway. I’m writing angry. I’ve spent a week off of social media to give myself a
Why “Harriet” Is Epic Story Telling
Last week my family and I went and saw the movie, Harriet. I LOVED it. But, I was surprised to learn how many black people felt some kind of way about
Why I Can’t Stop Talking About Race
No one in the history of humankind was born to be a person who speaks out about race. I’ve never heard a first grader say that they want to be
Amber, Hugs, and Forgiveness
There have been so many great perspectives shared about Amber Guyger’s trial, sentencing, and absolution. I’ve been challenged, annoyed and conflicted by some of what I’ve read, so I will
Why Racism is a One Way Street
Racism in America is a one-way street. I know that is a hard saying for some of you, but it’s the truth. There are not multiple people groups equally responsible
3 Reasons You Yes YOU Are Blind To Racism
In the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen two very public displays of blatant racism. We witnessed a white youtube executive profile a black software engineer outside an apartment building
Two Practical Reasons Why Betsy’s Flag is Offensive
Before eight hours ago, “Who is Betsy Ross?” would have stumped me in a trivia game. I’m sure she is someone that came up at some point in my elementary
Let’s Talk About Reparations
We aren’t the first civilization to debate reparations. In an excerpt from an ancient Jewish scroll known as “The Scroll of Fasting” Egyptians lodged a complaint about how the Jewish
A Black Man’s Response to Four FAQs From White People Waking Up to Racism
Here is a list of questions I’m frequently asked about race and racism by white people who are waking up to the realities of racism in America. “Is ______ Racist?”
Three of Racism’s Most Dangerous Covert Allies
I think it’s safe to say that most people in today’s society try and avoid blatantly racist behavior. Of course, there are examples of blatant racism all around us. We
