Check out Andrew W. Manis’ article here so you can read the comments. I am copying it below in full from the Shreveport Times. The only other white person I can recall speaking like this about white privilege, racism and such is Tim Wise. There are no revolutionary words here. I am just considering who … More I am somewhat speechless…
I had a visceral reaction to this report from the Chicago Sun Times that the the co-founder of the Black Artists Association, Amnau Eele, was miffed at First Lady Michelle Obama for not wearing a black designer’s creations for the inauguration. She said: “It’s fine and good if you want to be all ‘Kumbaya’ and … More Leave the FLOTUS and her designer picks alone!
Hip Hop is growing steadily in China, albeit underground as a form of artisitic expression. This is not surprising since all the related products (CDs, CD cases…I mean everything) are made in China. See New York Times video report and the chinese website, hiphop.cn for a little more information.
Either Timothy Geithner needs to withdraw or be voted down as the President Obama’s choice for Treasury Secretary. With all his extraordinary skills and experience, how could he have failed to pay his personal payroll taxes while working at the International Monetary Fund. (He has since paid them.) I agree with Senator John Kyl of … More Is Anyone Else Qualified for Treasury Secretary?
I love to sing and listen to Negro Spirituals. These songs tell a story of the tragedies and triumphs of an enslaved, yet forward looking American people. The weaving of the biblical narrative with their own story affirmed a mandate to strive for freedom while toiling in an oppressive, subhuman reality. These songs have a … More An American Spiritual
The year was 1964. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. predicted a black president in 25 years during a recently unearthed BBC interview from that year. He was off by 19 years, but tomorrow, America will be on its way to perfecting the union.
I experience the warm fuzzies inside when I view a movie that illustrates the transformative affects of a community united and rallied around a cause. Two movies I’ve seen have done just that. On the eve of MLK Day and 1 day, 7 hours, 38 minutes, 25 seconds (and counting upon the writing of this … More Beloved Communities
What drew me to Bil Wright’s young adult novel, When the Black Girl Sings, was the cover. There were 9 butterflies arranged in a 3X3 formation mounted on a weatherworn wooden shadow box. Eight of the butterflies were white and identical in every other detatil. There was a bigger, black butterfly who was out of … More A Heartwarming Read
President-Elect Barack Obama has penned an open letter to his daughters, Sasha and Malia. It will be published in the January 18th issue of Parade magazine according to sources at The Huffington Post. The letter is personal but nicely captures the hopes and dreams we, no doubt, have for all our children. Share it with … More A Letter to Our Children
It is inevitable to reflect on America in light of its changing demographics and President-Elect Barack Obama’s impending transition to power. Recent demographic data suggests that by 2042 minorities will be a racial majority in America. This is the topic of Hua Hsu’s article in The Atlantic, “The End of White America?” It is longish … More America’s New Mainstream
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