It was fitting that as the world honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have turned 95 years old on the holiday commemorating his life and work, his daughter Bernice King set the record straight: “Many folks who use ‘woke’ with contempt today probably would have hated Daddy when he was alive,” […]
To honor Dr. King, GOP should honor what he really believed in Read More »
It is a striking image, a fearless visage staring at the camera while holding a sign with booking number “7053” chest high. “Beautiful rebel” are the words used to describe Rosa Parks on the coaster that I’ve decided will never cushion a bottle or glass. Another mugshot has made the news this summer though I
A summer of reflection — and fears of history repeating itself Read More »
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s a quote that in some form has been attributed to many and uttered by many more, perhaps because it is so wise and has proven itself again and again. Unfortunately, anyone who revived the slogan in 2023 would be labeled “woke” in a
America’s future depends on a truthful reckoning with its past Read More »
America is so invested in its exceptionalism that it sometimes seems to take any glance abroad as heresy. When even delving deep into America’s reality has become taboo for attention-grabbing politicians eager to whitewash the present and past, looking beyond our shores for both lessons and warnings is certainly a no-no. Me, I like to
There’s no escape from any country’s complicated history Read More »
After winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, and over $100 million in prize money, this month Serena Williams announced the end of her professional tennis career. While her on-court accomplishments and longevity put her in the sporting pantheon, her cultural impact is just as remarkable. Guest: Amira Rose Davis, assistant professor
How Serena Transcended Tennis Read More »
The congressman’s statements to the BBC were shocking and the last thing needed in a taut atmosphere already filled with hurt. Perhaps a visit to the newly opened National Museum of African American History and Culture could help?
Open Letter to My Congressman, Robert Pittenger: No, We Don’t Hate White People Read More »
