Several weeks ago, an institution here in Maine reached out to me about a potential collaboration. The organization was looking to do an event, and asked if I would create a talk about Black folks in Maine. Honestly, it sounded like a great project, and most certainly up my alley given what I do. Then …
Calling All White People, Part 51 TODAY’S EPISODE: This is exactly who we are I’m sure you’re all familiar with the whole entire concept of “rock bottom” and “acceptance” and all that when it comes to addictions or problematic personality traits. You know what I mean: A person who is alcoholic or has serious …
Last week a local sports announcer in Oklahoma accidentally broadcast himself calling a team of high school girls the n-word. He blamed his actions on his diabetes. On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly decided against recognizing Black History Month, instead opting to honor Rush Limbaugh. Late Tuesday evening a 21-year-old white man killed eight people …