Why Haitians?
This morning, on the 8th anniversary of the catastrophic Haitian earthquake, I did something I hope none of you ever has to do. I told my daughters that the President … Continue reading Why Haitians?
Category: human rights
Bonhoeffer Quote
“If we want to understand God’s goodness in God’s gifts, then we must think of them as a responsibility we bear for our brothers and sisters. Let none say: God … Continue reading Bonhoeffer Quote
When Sexual Assault Becomes A Prank
The middle school basketball team was unsupervised in the locker room and it was the perfect opportunity for the older boys to exercise their dominance over the younger members of … Continue reading When Sexual Assault Becomes A Prank
Droppin’ Off The Mail
When my pastor gets ready to deliver a particularly difficult truth, he is kind enough to warn us. “Get ready now,” he says. “I’m comin’ right down your street to … Continue reading Droppin’ Off The Mail
Balance, Open Minds, Humility, And Cooperation Please
There are a lot of people in Haiti suffering from good intentions that have been marred by a “we are the only ones who know best” attitude. UNICEF is a … Continue reading Balance, Open Minds, Humility, And Cooperation Please
The Bitter Pill of Sugarcoated History 2
Woodrow Wilson was no shrinking White House violet. His Presidency was outrageously successful legislatively, even in the first two years of his presidency! A few things he accomplished were the … Continue reading The Bitter Pill of Sugarcoated History 2
The Bitter Pill of Sugarcoated History
On my flight yesterday to New Orleans, I sat next to an Indian immigrant who inquired about the book I was reading, “Lies My Teacher Told Me”‘, written by James … Continue reading The Bitter Pill of Sugarcoated History
The Motivation for Racism
I have had a tough week. My husband has been working non-stop; there have been lots of really heavy kid issues. There was a dead mouse stuck to the intake … Continue reading The Motivation for Racism
Where My Bookmark Is Resting
“….we have kept going with the faith that as we struggle, God struggles with us, and that the arc of the moral universe, although long, is bending toward justice…..We have … Continue reading Where My Bookmark Is Resting
Tent City
I had an opinion piece in this Sunday’s addition of the Tennessean about the day I spent touring a homeless camp in Nashville, Tennessee. You can find the article at … Continue reading Tent City
To Do List
I have a “To Do List” for today. It is full of the mundane. One after another tasks are listed in order, awaiting my attention. 1. Exercise 2. Go to … Continue reading To Do List
Going Home and Unraveling the Veil
As far back as anyone remembers, the roots of my family tree run deep in the red clay of Mississippi soil. My Mom and Dad were among the first and … Continue reading Going Home and Unraveling the Veil