As I already said elsewhere, what woman artist is going to want an award with Dr.Feb 24, 2023Feb 24, 2023
Waitin’ on a Peaceful Transition of Power, from the “World’s Most Dangerous Man” (as dubbed by…A Poem!Nov 23, 2020Nov 23, 2020
Donald Trump, The Manchurian President: Reflections of the 21st Century American Political Climate…Theodore Roosevelt said that the right of popular government is incomplete unless it includes the right of voters not merely to choose…May 4, 2018May 4, 2018
Thoughts on “Poverty of Courage” ChapterSmiley and West present in the “Poverty of Courage” chapter of their 2012 Smiley Books publication, The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty…Jan 3, 2018Jan 3, 2018
Is the Culture of Poverty Myth Keeping Us from Eradicating Actual Poverty?[NOTE: I became obsessed — slightly — with including the report on poverty in America from the United Nations Special Rapporteur Philip…Jan 3, 2018Jan 3, 2018
Reflections on Matthew Desmond’s “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City”[NOTE: The assignment was to write this paper as if I was giving a speech.]Jan 3, 2018Jan 3, 2018
Helping Puerto Rico and the US Virgin IslandsScroll down to see the list of organizations helping Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands Recovery Efforts — Update to FB post on history…Oct 6, 2017Oct 6, 2017
Review: Stars for Freedom: Hollywood, Black Celebrities, and the Civil Rights MovementStars for Freedom: Hollywood, Black Celebrities, and the Civil Rights Movement by Emilie Raymond My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you want a…Jan 21, 2016Jan 21, 2016
Review: Rita Moreno: A MemoirRita Moreno: A Memoir by Rita Moreno My rating: 5 of 5 stars I would say that the entire story of Rita Moreno — though it is hardly…Jan 20, 2016Jan 20, 2016
Maurice Ellis Photo from 1936 Production of MacbethThis was originally posted as a comment to an NPR article, New York Public Library Makes 180,000 High-Res Images Available Online. But it…Jan 17, 2016Jan 17, 2016