Mississippi Calm
I am always struck by the shocked response I receive from most folks when I tell them I’ve lived in Mississippi. Usually those who have never been to Mississippi are the most vocal in detailing graphic truths about the racist,…
Category: African American Experience
Ordinary Heroes
I am in awe of the power of images in the cultural imagination to shape our perception of the world as we know and experience it. The daily doses of wreckage and deprivation that depict the lives of African Americans…
The Value of a Good Reputation
There are those little items in life that we often overlook but which have a tremendous influence on the quality of our lives and telegraph the content of our character. We are regularly overwhelmed by the bigger issues that face…
Let’s Cherish Those We Love
There are issues that affect our lives which result from our being people of African descent in America. They shape our perspective and give meaning to our individual and collective experiences. They are unique to us and have no relevance…
To Serve…
The Tuskegee Airman and the lesser known but equally noteworthy 452nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion exemplify an unwavering commitment to the ideals of American democracy. Their valor and skill sent a clear and compelling message to America and the world about…