Who Are We, America?
In just over one week, America’s 2020 election will come to an end. We will either elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president and vice-president, or, we will re-elect Donald Trump and Mike Pence. This election will reveal America’s heart. It will show the world who we are. It will also reveal who weContinue reading “Who Are We, America?”
Voice & Silence
We are living in some difficult days. Recently, the United States recorded 200,000 deaths from Covid-19. The world is close to passing one million deaths from this deadly virus. Black people suffer the continual onslaught of police violence. LGBTIQ refugees continue to suffer in the massive Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. Migrants and refugees areContinue reading “Voice & Silence”
#BadBall. Trust, Commitment, Love
by Jimmy Friday I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and was a student-athlete on the football team for four seasons, from 1995 until 1999. Two of those seasons, Lou Holtz was the head coach. In January of 1995, Lou Holtz came to my home and gave a speech about Trust, Commitment,Continue reading “#BadBall. Trust, Commitment, Love”
Teaching Year 32: Literature Consoles & Confronts
I can still see him sitting to one side of the classroom after his friends made their way out to lunch. His American Literature Anthology was still open to the last page of Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” He leaned forward, looking like he was going to cry.Continue reading “Teaching Year 32: Literature Consoles & Confronts”
John Lewis’ Gift to Us
It is hard to believe John Lewis is dead. Having thought of him as a hero for so long, it is hard to settle into the knowledge that he does not dwell here as he did. The story of his life offers us so much richness and wisdom. I don’t want to let him go.Continue reading “John Lewis’ Gift to Us”
Refugees Deserve Refuge
These days, the world convulses with violence and sorrows of all sorts. One that is most heartbreaking is the reality of refugees. Whether fleeing violence in Syria, poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, violence in Myanmar or Central America, refugees have been largely left to their own devices. This makes their plight harder and unfair. In particular,Continue reading “Refugees Deserve Refuge”
True American Founders
The people who truly founded America didn’t have to be alive at its founding. Some might find that an odd thought but it’s not odd at all. If we respect the most basic ideal on which America was founded: freedom, then those who lived that ideal are the true American Founders. George Washington and ThomasContinue reading “True American Founders”
Facing Race in America
Sometimes, when people discuss removing Confederate statues from places of public honor, they ask where the removals will end. They wonder if we should remove public honors from anyone who owned slaves, assisted the Confederacy. Simply put, the answer is “Yes.” America needs to dive into its history with honesty and decide to stop honoringContinue reading “Facing Race in America”
Guest Blogger Jimmy Friday’s Poetic Response to Police Brutality
I’m grateful and honored that my friend, Jimmy Friday, wrote this poem for my blog. Jimmy is a husband and father raising two Black sons. He lives in Houston, Texas. #ThatDidntAgeWell By Jimmy Friday Hypocrisy and lack of action, don’t age well. Turning a blind eye on THIS issue (to my detriment) but caring aboutContinue reading “Guest Blogger Jimmy Friday’s Poetic Response to Police Brutality”
Pre-Order RAISING KING
I’m thrilled to share the you can now pre-order Raising King from Willow Books HERE. It will be published on September 15, 2020 and you will get it first, in the mail, at your home! Advanced Praise for Raising King: Raising King is a groundbreaking poetry collection that helps to rescue the radically compassionate legacyContinue reading “Pre-Order RAISING KING”
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