Our women are going it alone. Resignation, independence, and the beginning of post-protest Black America. Continue reading “Korryn’s March”
Korryn’s March
American Pie (Pt. 4)
This is the fourth in a series of posts in which I try to understand what’s going on in our country right now. Continue reading “American Pie (Pt. 4)”
Bronx Tales
This post is not about this beautiful 1930 Model A Ford. This post is not even about the car’s owner, a friendly older gentleman who I met last Saturday. Continue reading “Bronx Tales”
Freedom Dances
“After centuries of participating in protest marches, race riots and demonstrations, and pushing for integration and passage of an endless number of civil rights laws, Black Americans are increasingly sensing that something is wrong. They question whether or not they are on the right road. A comparative analysis of our socio-economic conditions shows that Black Americans have entered the new millennium much the same way they entered the previous four centuries – as an impoverished, powerless and neglected people.” – Dr. Claud Anderson Continue reading “Freedom Dances”
Rich Africans
“Wouldn’t you know / We been hurt, been down before /
When our pride was low / Lookin’ at the world like, ‘where do we go?’…
But we gon’ be ALRIGHT! …Do you hear me, do you feel me? We gon’ be alright” Continue reading “Rich Africans”