John Lewis: Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation (The New York Times) Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. Voting and participating in the democratic process are key. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent youContinue reading "This Week in White Supremacy #135: ‘Emmett Till was my George Floyd’ ~ Congressman John Lewis"
EJS 20th Anniversary – Reflecting on 2013: 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
2020 is the 20th anniversary of the Equal Justice Society. Our celebration this year on September 17 will be virtual and we're working on an exciting and engaging program including an oratorio by Marcus Shelby inspired by the courage of Harriet Tubman and by the two decades of EJS. Every week leading up to the celebration, weContinue reading "EJS 20th Anniversary – Reflecting on 2013: 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom"
This Week in White Supremacy #134: W. Kamau Bell – ‘What every American needs to know about White supremacy’
W. Kamau Bell / CNN - Below the surface of the water is where you find the bulk of White supremacy: The structures and systems that are in place to keep White Americans at the top and every other race and ethnicity below them to protect the status quo. This includes everyday stuff like policeContinue reading "This Week in White Supremacy #134: W. Kamau Bell – ‘What every American needs to know about White supremacy’"