Art As Counterbalance
Art should inspire each of us to do our part to make the world more just and safe for everyone.
History Is A Social Justice Issue
Sadly, we now have to fight for a full accounting of how we arrived at this moment.
“Our Missing Hearts” by Celeste Ng
A dystopian novel that looks at what we'll give up to feel "safe" and the lengths one mother is willing to go to create a better future for her son.
Be Like Melvin
Melvin Van Peebles embodied a definition of success.
Remembering Michael K. Williams (1966-2021)
Smiles are flashes of light from the spirit, and I prefer to remember Michael smiling, showing joy, as he is in the photo above.
Y’all Scarin’ Me
I’m worried for us. All this vaccine hesitancy/fear/obstinance makes me wonder if we’re really serious about beating COVID. …
Michael Brooks on Israel and Palestine: “It’s not a complex issue.”
Appreciating my late colleague's clarity.
“We Do This ‘Til We Free Us” by Mariame Kaba
A vital book on understanding the larger philosophy undergirding the police abolition movement, beyond slogans like #DefundThePolice.
“Black Diamond Queens” by Maureen Mahon
A powerfully argued exploration on how gender, race and genre worked to obscure and erase the contributions and achievements of Black women in rock.
Why Trevor Noah’s Comments on Policing Are Significant
A mainstream media figure points out that the problem with policing is systemic. That's worth noting.
Kendrick Lamar and “The Butterfly Effect” by Marcus J. Moore
A behind the scenes look at the talent, good fortune and hard work that made Kendrick Lamar an icon.
What Has Happened To The Public Imagination, and Why?
No robust futures without robust imagination, and that won't happen if we keep to ourselves.