Today celebrates the fact that those in power will never give it up until they have to. On this date in 1865—two years after the Emancipation and TWO MONTHS after the rebellion fueled by racism ended—slaveholders in Texas literally gave up what they believe was “theirs” ONLY at the point of a gun. The factContinue reading “Never Giving Up—Never Backing Down”
Tag Archives: Martin Luther King Jr.
The Bully and the Hero
The hero who we honor on this day gave his life putting a hand out, not a fist.
Perception, Reality and Marching
On this day we remember, recognize and celebrate the anniversary of one of the key moments of beginning of the end of “American Apartheid”
Far beyond the Stars
Seeing somebody that looks like you IS important.
Russell Rules: To NEVER “shut up and dribble”
A man that understood that at the time he was in the American spotlight he had a responsibility beyond just dribbling a ball.
Beyond the Mountain Top
Learn a little more about a man who even when he had every right to be disappointed with humanity still believed there was a chance to do better
35 words
I want to focus on some words you might be hearing today. 35 words that have become an integral part of this weekend of celebration, remembrance, and rededication to the movement that helped reduce (not end, but reduce) apartheid in America. 35 words that have become the defensive shield for far too many White peopleContinue reading “35 words”
April 4, 1968
Over the last week, I’ve seen how far we have come—and how much work still needs to be done. On March 25th, King County Metro Transit unveiled work done by 3 Metro employees of their interpretations of “Black Lives Matter” (full disclosure: I’m both a King County and Metro Transit employee) I’ve been around forContinue reading “April 4, 1968”
The Work To Make the Change Continues
“Oh, there been times that I thoughtI couldn’t last for longBut now I think I’m able, to carry on” Sam Cooke “A Change Is Gonna Come” Today we celebrate changes made by men and women two generations ago to end the overt era of American Apartheid. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is deservedlyContinue reading “The Work To Make the Change Continues”
Keep Your Eye on the Prize
BLM March in Seattle’s Central District
Thoughts From A Short Round Black Man 