The latest jury decision that brazenly allowed the Kenosha County, Wisconsin killer to walk free is proof positive that the American… — The latest jury decision that brazenly allowed the Kenosha County, Wisconsin killer to walk free is proof positive that the American justice system has failed. And the judge’s demeanor only highlighted the obvious — we need judges who can discard their white lens and deliver justice equitably (https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-exposed-problem-electing-judges-ncna1284461).

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” Ida B. Wells — “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” Ida B. Wells I wrote this piece a few weeks ago in response to the Trustees’ of University of North Carolina Chapel Hill decision not to grant tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones, noted journalist, founder of the…

I have been reading in various groups on Facebook and on Twitter about people, especially BIPOC people, struggling with writing. — I have been reading in various groups on Facebook and on Twitter about people, especially BIPOC people, struggling with writing. I am here to tell you that Writing is Power! If you are struggling with writing, go back & reread #blackfeminist literary theorist, #BarbaraChristian. …

(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NaomiOsaka-smile-2020_(cropped).png) — (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NaomiOsaka-smile-2020_(cropped).png) I’ve often felt that people have no regard for athletes’ mental health and that rings very true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one. …However, if the organizations think that they can just keep saying, “do press or you’re gonna be fined”, and continue to ignore…

A year has passed. — JustThink: Was George Floyd White America’s Sacrificial Lamb? A year has passed. And George Floyd is larger & more heroic in death than he ever could be in life. The system already had him pegged, tried & convicted of a life of petty crimes —yet his merciful cries of anguish…

https://unsplash.com/@krivitskiy — JustThink: Derek Chauvin Found Guilty — Does It Matter? https://unsplash.com/@krivitskiy Matter: verb [no object] 1 (usually in the negative or in questions) be of importance; have significance…what did it matter to them? The verdict is in — Guilty. G-U-I-L-T-Y. It is the outcome we prayed for, protested for, dreamed about…

I celebrated my 69th birthday two days ago. I am neither “years old” — since aging is treated in this country with much disdain — nor do I… — To Hell with Ageism: Sixty-Nine, Black, Silver-Haired & Proud I celebrated my 69th birthday two days ago. I am neither “years old” — since aging is treated in this country with much disdain — nor do I desire to be “years young” — been there, done that! What would possess…

A Poetic Tribute to #The Amanda Gorman — A Poetic Tribute to #The Amanda Gorman The power of poetry to inspire was fully evident on January 20, 2021. The sun shone brightly on a chilly D.C. day. But it was not until Amanda Gorman, the first “National Youth Poet Laureate,” stepped onto the stage dressed boldly in yellow…