What can I say about the latest protest by an athlete? No, a knee wasn’t taken and there was no refusal to take part in a sporting event. This time it was a turn away from the American flag as the national anthem played during the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Was turning one’s […]
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Over a year ago, the World Health Organization declared the spread of the COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. With that announcement, the whole world changed. The New York City-based think tank found that 40 percent of employers shifted to remote work at the onset of the virus in the U.S. As cities begin to open
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June is Black music appreciation month! It’s an annual celebration of African American music in the United States. Who knew? I admit, I sure didn’t. How Did it Happen? On June 7, 1979, President Jimmy Carter announced that June has been the month designated as the time to formally honor it. However, it wasn’t until 2000 when the presidential
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Not too long ago, I wrote an article on Black/Asian Solidarity United Against a Common Foe: Racism. The piece highlighted the coming together of Blacks and Asians in light of the brutal attacks against Asians throughout the city and the interconnectivity of the Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate movements. Now, or should I
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The weather is starting to warm up. Spring is in full bloom and Summer is right on its heel. Millions of people have been vaccinated. Since COVID appears to be dropping off and as the cities around the state begin to open, most people are anxiously waiting to be able to fully move about the
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I am not a regular on Facebook, but from time to time, I take a scroll to see what’s trending, what’s thought-provoking or what enlightening lessons I could learn. Low and behold I came across a post with an image of André 3000 and Big Boi of the hip hop duo Outkast, Not sure what the connection was between the post and
I am not a follower of the Kentucky Derby or any horse race for that matter. I do like the sight of a beautiful horse, especially a black one! And that, I’m afraid, is where my interest in horses ends. However, I do have a vested interest in Black people’s role and contribution to American
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Time and time again, I am learning more about Black American history, our achievements, contributions, and threading that is weaved in and out of the fabric of this great nation. Growing up, I learned history as told by white educators about white people and all \”they\” did building this country. Well, through time, we learned
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Before the Verdict Monday, April 20, 2021, I physically reported to my work location. As I traveled in the wake of numerous attacks on Asians, I would usually feel frightened fearing that an attack would take place on the train I was on. However, this day was different. Instead of fear, I felt nervous about
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Recently, I posted an article on the solidarity of Blacks and Asian-Americans, specifically BLM and Stop Asian Hate movements. If you missed it, click this link – Black/Asian Solidarity United against a Common Foe: Racism. I discussed the history of support Asian-Americans showed during times of the Civil Rights and Black Panther movements. Also mentioned
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