How does it feel to be America’s problem?
“How does it feel to be America’s problem?” I thought about that quote from author/playwright/activist Amiri Baraka as I read, heard or saw commentary on the school transfer saga. Baraka’s rhetorical, yet poignant question, suggests that post-slavery, America doesn’t know what to do with its black population. It doesn’t need them, it doesn’t want […]
You are now a promoter
I really appreciated the thoughtful response to my FaceBook posting on August 5: “I saw Fruitvale Station over the weekend. I must admit I was surprised of the low turnout in only the second week out of the movie. Black and brown folks should’ve been all over the movie. Do people think the title sounds […]
Join the fast food workers
Join me today to support the growing movement to demand livable wages for fast food workers. The rally is today, July 30, from 4:3o-5:30 pm at Keiner Plaza, downtown St. Louis. You’ve heard their personal stories. I’ve written about their struggles. Now, we need to building the pressure on the fast food industry which is […]