It was a crowd of primarily Black spectators that first brought my racial being to consciousness. I will never forget the pointing, laughter, and yells: “Look at the white girl!” As a sophomore in high school in the mid-1980s, I was the different one for the first time, the minority…

Yesterday (Saturday) Morning I was at a Chicago Abortion Clinic at 6:10 a.m. (early) for my first shift as a Clinic Escort. A man was kneeling on the sidewalk, eyes closed, praying. He had two (religious related) books and a large cross. Though he was silent, and didn’t “do anything”…

WE DO THIS ’TIL WE FREE US — by: Mariame Kaba is a special book!1. Prison-industrial complex abolition is a political vision, a structural analysis of oppression, and a practical organizing strategy. While some people might think of abolition as primarily a negative project — “Let’s tear everything down tomorrow…

Hearing and Taking in Difficult Truths May 19, 2022 A significant number of us are progressive (usually white) people living in an upper-middle class world where we see a horrible divide between radical right wing — often Republican — politicians and followers, and we — people who value loving caring relationships with others. We are united…

May 15, 2022 The words are so, so true! I am sad, I am angry! The silence of so many today is criminal!

“I’m here to discuss YOUR White Male Privilege …!” White boy — Get Off your A$$ !! Goodbye Toxicity — Let’s Join the Others, Already Working Towards Necessary, Systemic Change I N T R O D U C T I O N This writing focuses upon cis-gendered, upper-middle class white…

The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy team active from 1922 until 1970, best remembered for their 190 short subject films by Columbia Pictures. Their hallmark styles were physical farce and slapstick. …

In looking at the looming conflict between Ukraine and Russia I see multiple relevant issues — that go beyond the simple issue of whether Russia will invade Ukraine or not. Diplomatic talks have failed to ease rising tensions. Russia opposes NATO bases near its borders and has asked for written…

RAISE A FIST , TAKE A KNEE: Race and the Illusion of Progress in Modern Sports — by: John Feinstein — is a Must Read — for anyone interested in men and sports. It is also an excellent read for others! If anyone has any doubts — about this book…