Americans love to live in denial. We are raised to ignore by a school system that doesn’t teach about other cultures as if they are not important. We sweep our nation’s dark history under the rug and create comforting myths about the purity of American... Continue reading
I want to push white folks to do… The grieving process is the trigger to healing. In all of our inner work, research and reflection, let us keep in mind that acknowledging the harm of anti-black racism our actions is the necessary first phase to... Continue reading
…Prestige does not equate to absolute value or inherent importance. What is deemed worthy of admiration is actually based on the perception of what is valuable. We found that the Latin and French origin of the word perception is an illusion or a conjuring trick.... Continue reading
At the age of 16, with the ability to drive, I was able to experience many more examples of the privilege I was afforded and witness, in comparison, the discrimination my friends faced regularly. For me, this was also an age of rebellion – wanting... Continue reading
Protecting the innocence of our children is important as we look at how to build a humane world. Here is a story by Khaya Osher that is an example of the beauty of innocence in a child. Imagine what life is like if we feed... Continue reading
I have fond memories of 2006. Mike, my older brother since I met him when we moved next door and I were with our friend Bobby Holland. We were in the process of working with Sar Amiel on an album he produced and wrote. Sar... Continue reading
To skip the Hebrew Version and View the English Version skip video to 8:54 on the video timeline. This was a proud brother moment for me. My sister Paula, born with Down Syndrome, speaks at the Synagogue in 2019. This video clip shows her just... Continue reading
The essence of Life is Creative Energy. Everything in life is connected through creativity. When we meet new people we create connections and bonds. Our cells are recreating to build our bodies and heal our wounds. Plant life cells are doing the same. Everything... Continue reading
Let’s take a sec to imagine that we sincerely care about reducing the amount of violent crime in the inner cities. This subject is reported on constantly. Whether it is discussed as a problem that needs to be addressed or a symptom of systemic design... Continue reading
I grew up with black friends and my white privilege in an integrated section of a highly segregated city with severe racist behaviors (St. Louis, MO). My friends and my extended family were within a short drive from each other. Yet they were worlds apart. ... Continue reading
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