I am not White, therefore, inauthenticity would ensue if I were to tell you my story from a White perspective. I am not Hispanic, therefore, inauthenticity would again ensue if I were to tell you my story from a Hispanic perspective. I am Black and I can only tell you my story, authentically, from my Black perspective, the perspective true to my reality. I inherit the … [Read more...] about Am I Worthless?
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Letter to the Editor 09.04.14 Edition
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#Ferguson: Our national character is tainted by police abuse
The murder of Michael Brown in the municipality of Ferguson, Mo., has brought to light what has been clear as day to those closest to the problem: The systematic abuse by police toward minorities — black persons specifically — remains engrossed in our national character. Michael Brown’s murder adds to the stark picture of an unequal America in which young black men and women … [Read more...] about #Ferguson: Our national character is tainted by police abuse