My husband purchased this book nearly two years ago, and it lingered untouched on our bookshelf for quite some time. When I first attempted to delve into its pages, I was perplexed and somewhat disheartened by its initial focus on the Third Reich of Germany and the resistance against saluting the Fuhrer. The unfamiliarity with […]
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Even in the tumultuous landscape of American politics, the resurgence of another Trump administration raises profound questions about the state of our nation. Despite his involvement in an insurrection, facing a staggering 91 charges, and a litany of other controversies, why is Trump allowed to run and why does he reportedly lead in certain national
How To Stop White Police Officers From Shooting Innocent Unarmed Blacks Introduction In John 9:4 of the Message Bible, Jesus said “we need to be energetically at work for the One who sent [us] here, working while the sun shines. When night falls, the workday is over.” This Scripture expresses the urgency of our work on
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When They See Us is a new Netflix docuseries directed by African American producer/director Ava DuVernay. The four episodes chronicle the horrific false imprisonment of five African American and Latino boys, ranging in ages 14-16. It is based on a true story that happened in New York City in 1989 when a black man brutally
We Need Criminal Justice Revolution If you don’t know already, the criminal justice system needs massive reform desperately. Former President Obama knew reform was needed as evidenced by his unprecedented visit to a federal prison. He was the first sitting president to visit a federal prison. Just One Example As a criminal defense attorney, I have witnessed
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Eva DuVernay’s docuseries When They See Us takes us inside the story of four innocent black teenagers who were convicted and imprisoned for a crime they never committed. It’s a complex and painful look at police corruption and systemic racism in the criminal justice system. However, as gut-wrenching as she portrays the problem, she doesn’t
