The judge gave Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio ( a Donald Trump henchman) a 22 year sentence for his role in organizing the Jan 6th insurrection. It makes one pause. In the space of about 10 years Donald Trump has turn our country inside out, destroying the fragile progress I genuinely believe we had made in marginalizing racism.… Read the rest
Category: Racism
Trump’s Legacy: It’s ok to be a Racist
In the modern era, it was not until the late 1950s and the Civil Right Movement, that racism became a major topic in the national political discussion. However, within a few years it was completely acceptable in northern states, to express one’s support for the fight against racism. … Read the rest
If You have to say “I’m Not a Racist”, you Probably are
I wrote this post 2.5 years ago and unfortunately it is as relevant now as it was then. Police are still killing Black men without cause, Trump is still an active political force, and our country is still struggling with racism.… Read the rest
Capitalism and Racism
I contend that Capitalism and the drive for cheap labor feed the roots of racism in our country. Throughout history those in power have exploited those they can dominate. At some level, we all are at-risk for being racists and exploiting others for our benefit. … Read the rest
Nazis are coming to my community
These are not words one expects to ever write. In my lifetime I can only remember one other time white supremacists openly gathered for a national protest. It was in 1977 and the Nazis marched in Skokie, Illinois. There were only about 30 Nazis and their request set off a firestorm reaction to try to stop them. … Read the rest