Time for ‘Radical Reconciliation’

Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 3:29 pm Last month, I wrote a column expressing my disappointment in the lack of stated commitment by leaders in the region at the release of the Ferguson Commission report. I wondered out loud why these leaders weren’t prepared to talk about how their respective offices would implement specific recommendations. […]

Roots of Rebellion: The Color of Debt

The Color of Debt: How Collection Suits Squeeze Black Neighborhoods-ProPublica There are many disturbing facts in this story but the one that struck me is this one: “Armed with these judgments, plaintiffs — typically debt buyers, banks, hospitals, utilities, and auto and high-cost lenders — have seized at least $34 million from residents of St. […]

When children die

Intervention is necessary when children die October 12, 2015 While in Kansas City recently, I opened up the daily newspaper to a grim headline on the front page: Kids in the crossfire. If you know me, you know that I’m a sucker for babies and children so the article drew me right in. Since my […]