Fayetteville council’s shallow debate over phrase shows legacy of racism
In a city where the mayor, the city manager, the city attorney, the police chief, most of the City Council and 40% of the population are Black, we debated the nuances of a phrase. If ever there was a time to affirm, without debate, that
Children’s Books That Prompt the Conversations of Race + Racism
In the midst of a fight for social justice and equality, many have forgotten the conversations that need to be had with children. As some of you may have seen, I created a thread on Twitter that went viral. As an educator, I always have
Fayetteville event on understanding racism a chance to talk
I am hoping Thursday’s workshop sponsored by Organizing Against Racism draws many people, including and especially those who are skeptical of the workshop’s premise. When retired Superior Judge Gregory Weeks rose to speak last Thursday, he knew he had a receptive audience at the Fuller