“Because of the proliferation of capitalism, and a capitalistic system that requires assigning people to jobs based on skin color, this phenomenon had a ripple effect across many societies.”
Tag: history
Someone Tried To Force Feed Me Their Whiteness
A racist troll asked me if I always wanted to be white. This is what I told him.
Engaged Buddhism, Oprah Angel Network, and Renewed Spirits
I am sure that many of the protesters who may have financial challenges with making their bails and would be grateful for Oprah Angel network support, or some other financial foundation Oprah owns or supports that speaks to social justice and social change. The protesters’ experience and willingness to protest injustice is as powerful for me…
To Thee I Will Sing: No Justice, No Peace.
Dear Friends and Readers, I want to thank you for reading my blog over the past year. I started it in late Oct/November 2013 and I am quickly approaching 1,000 readers. I didn’t really know how many people would follow me so I am startled by the number of “my followers” and every time I…
My Grandmother’s Grandmother Was EnSlaved
Imagine that your great, great grandmother was born into slavery. Mine was. I had the honor and privilege to tape record an interview with my 99 year old great grandmother, Mary Jeffries. Although our conversation was brief she shared these powerful memories of slavery before she passed away. The interview you will hear happened in…
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