The Truth Shall Make You Free

Since George Floyd’s murder caught national attention, discussions around issues of race and gender have suddenly become much more candid, and seemingly much less ephemeral. We may actually be our closest to finally getting that boulder over the hill than we’ve been in this nation’s history. Seriously.

Essays, Culture, Curator's ChoiceLarry J. SandersJune 22, 2020Historicity, Dr. Greg Carr, Howard University, The Last Dance, Jeffrey Robinson, Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America, Steve Kerr, Pete Carroll, Gregg Popovich, Education reform, Education, Larry J. SandersComment

Where You From?

Pretending Flint is some land far far away only makes me something of an accomplice to the crime. What am I doing to rectify the situation? How can I be of service? Is there something in my experience as a Detroiter that I can apply to what's happening there? I wasn't thinking about any of that. I just didn't want to know. I actively chose ignorance, and I'm not proud of it in the slightest.

Essays, CultureLarry J. SandersFebruary 12, 2016Detroit, Flint, Howard University, Detroit Public Schools, Education, Larry J. SandersComment