The Long March to Justice
When I was five years old, I announced my new discovery: “Negroes (the polite term at the time) are bad.” My parents tried to correct me, … Continue reading The Long March to Justice
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Personal Recollections: The Fall of the Wall Part Two
This week’s installment concludes our series on the fall of the Berlin Wall. Enjoy! Bobbie Kirkhart, Los Angeles When I was very young, I imagined there … Continue reading Personal Recollections: The Fall of the Wall Part Two
Yay! People love her!
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe has a twin sister, but everyone recognizes that they are fraternal twins because Megan certainly is one of a kind. She’s unique … Continue reading Yay! People love her!
“Memories of Government Springs Park”
Government Springs Park was once the pride of Enid, Oklahoma. During my childhood, government was considered a good thing, so we often used that full name … Continue reading “Memories of Government Springs Park”
Democracy American Style
Although the midterm elections are already over, my German friends are still asking me what they are all about. They say that most Europeans don’t understand … Continue reading Democracy American Style
BlacKkKlansman: A Much Too American Story
It is an interesting situation: a black cop infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan, the most storied white supremacist group in the United States. How could this … Continue reading BlacKkKlansman: A Much Too American Story