Lessons from the murder of Renisha McBride
I don’t know Renisha McBride or her family. I don’t know all the circumstances surrounding her death. My heart goes out to her family and friends for this senseless death. Working with young people, I’m always looking for those teachable moments no matter how they come. How can we use Renisha’s tragedy to save some […]
Reginald Griffin exonerated
This is my favorite photo of Reginald Griffin as he experiences his first step outside prison. Reginald Griffin freed at last St. Louis American, October 31, 2013 I am elated to share what hopefully is the last chapter in Reginald Griffin saga. You may recall the last article I did on Reggie […]
No woman, no drive
Saudi women are doing the unthinkable–driving a car. It’s a major act of defiance because it is illegal in Saudi Arabia for women to drive (along with a bunch of other rights/privileges). In the U.S., women take this skill of independence for granted. But what if every time you needed or wanted to make a […]