Our women are going it alone. Resignation, independence, and the beginning of post-protest Black America. Continue reading “Korryn’s March”
Korryn’s March
Words About Black Lives, Matter
In the aftermath of the killings of two more African-American citizens by local law enforcement officers, the subsequent nationwide protests, and the killings of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge; the opponents of the movement to restructure policing in America have attempted to re-brand the phrase Black Lives Matter. Continue reading “Words About Black Lives, Matter”
Pets, People, and America
Running away from the long arm of law enforcement. Running to find the missing members of your family. A beautiful movie at the end of a tragic week. Continue reading “Pets, People, and America”
Lights, Camera, Slam
This week the country has been faced with another incident in the great state of South Carolina involving a local law enforcement officer misusing his authority and mishandling a citizen. Among the many debates that have taken place on TV, on social media, and in living rooms across the country, one line of argument has been particularly troubling to me. Continue reading “Lights, Camera, Slam”