General Topics
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Every Black Leader Was Not a Civil Rights Activist
I think it’s safe to add this to our world’s watering down of the black history category. The history books went from eliminating key events in Black history to only talking about MLK and the Civil Rights Movement. Now, everyone considered a leader in the struggle for Black freedom was a Civil Rights activist. For… Continue reading
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Historical Context is Important
I was away spending time with family when the now-viral Montgomery Riverboat brawl occurred. When I finally logged into social media, I saw hilarious memes of folding chairs and pictures of Louis Farrakhan clamping his hands together proudly with the words: “Black people across America watching that video today…and ya’ll know what video I’m talking… Continue reading
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Lessons from Grace Part Two
These are the lessons I am learning thus far on my journey to give myself more grace. Take the Pressure Off Story A. I was never under any pressure to share the same stuff on all of my social media channels. I have never automated my posts to ensure that what I write to one… Continue reading
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The Habit of Rushing Time as We Age
A 28-year-old might say, “I’m almost thirty.” A 38-year-old might say, “Wow, I am almost 40.” A 48-year-old might say, “Sheesh. I am almost 50.” Rarely do we appreciate where we are without becoming anxious about where we are going. I wonder why this is and if it keeps us from being grateful for where… Continue reading
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Once Upon a Time in Alabama
Once upon a time in Alabama, there was a racist white man named Charles Agustus Lamar who was angry with Northern states and their desire to end slavery. He devised a plan to send a ship to Africa to buy Africans for $100 and sell them for $1,500. His ship, called the “Wanderer,” made national… Continue reading
