“Matter” isn’t enough. Cherish Black lives
Ways to say “Black lives matter” Today, I amplify and promote a blog that has ended. Don’t be dismayed! The blog has …
The Meaning of Civil War Statues
In July this year, the statues that sparked the 2017 deadly racist protest in Charlottesville, VA were removed from public display. They …
Racism in our back yard, Boston area 2021
Racism isn’t some other city’s problem. Rep. Russell Holmes was quoted in The Banner this month about a double murder of two …
When you see bullying, don’t look away: look up!
Bullying has been directed at immigrants a lot these last five years, but anyone can be targeted. And anyone can help stop …
Frederick Douglass on the 4th of July
“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” asked Frederick Douglass. The Fourth of July speech is less than five minutes …