In the early 70’s a Black, male friend exiled from South Africa, spoke angrily with me about his impatience for change; he wanted change YESTERDAY!
In the early 70’s a Black man from South Africa spoke with me about the need for patience. Read on…
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Where Will You Be in ‘93?
July, 1992
1992 approached with announcements from official bodies of plans to celebrate the Quincentennial of the date when Columbus set foot on an island in the Caribbean. It was clear that the year would be crowded with expensive, lavishly-orchestrated events. In true entrepreneurial spirit, corporate entities and ad agencies began using themes of “discovery” to sell their products.
Then came the counter-campaigns. Read on…
The “New” Racism ???????
June, 1990
Every once in a while I read about a phenomenon which is described as the “new” racism. That sends my thoughts racing, trying to figure out what is “new” about the action being described. Soon my thoughts go in two contrary directions: one direction tells me that there is no such thing as a “new” racism, and the other acknowledges that maybe there is. Read on…