I have been engrossed in reading books on African American History. REALLY ENGROSSED. From these readings, I have discovered that black history accounts told by black people are most accurate. While this may seem obvious, one would be amazed at how much we read about black history that is written by white people that is…
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Are We Really Surprised About Texas’ White Supremacist Textbooks?
I received an e-mail about Texas rewriting history to emphasize white supremacy. More specifically, it stated: “Among the many proposed changes are attempts to paint the Confederacy in a positive light, rewrite the civil rights era, downplay the contributions of nonwhite characters in Texas history, and ignore the atrocities committed on our own soil by…
Live Blog: One Million Mentors – Thursday, May 27th
The Write Design’s creative team will be blogging live from Michael Baisden’s One Million Mentors Tour on Thursday, May 27, 2010. It will be held at the Regal Theater in Chicago, 1641 E. 78th Street, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Support Color of Change: Fox News Fire John Stossel
Following is an e-mail from the Color of Change asking Fox to fire John Stossel. Click here to the sign the petition. Dear friends, On Wednesday, Rand Paul, the GOP’s US Senate candidate for Kentucky repeated his claim that a central piece of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was wrong, and that businesses should…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: Ain’t Got No Cash Flow
I have no cash flow right now. My unemployment ended in April and I have yet to apply for public assistance. There’s no shame in my game. I paid into the system, now it’s time to withdraw. And a full-time job in Corporate America is NOT an option. Anyway, some people might think this is…
The more I read black history …
The more I read black history books by black authors, the more I am convinced race relations in America haven’t changed much since slavery.
I Wish People Would Just Shut Up and Do Something
I hear a lot of people complaining about things amongst their peers. This is OK, if it’s just an observation, and you move on. However, if there is something festering, and you feel something more needs to be done, do it! Generally speaking, the issue you’re discussing is the one you’re most passionate about. It…
Ethel Worthington: Another Black Exception in 1893 Chicago’s World Fair
I have yet to run across the progressive African Americans that made it to the World’s Fair in history books (I’m still in my early stages). However, Ethel Worthington, the Great Aunt of artistic genius, Kenneth Worthington,was the first black woman to display art at the Columbia Exposition. This artist and photographer made fine China. …
I’m considering a podcast to d…
I’m considering a podcast to discuss black and white in America. Some topics will relate to media, others will discuss systems that divide.
My First Blogging Presentation was a Success
I presented my first blogging presentation on yesterday for my Toastmasters group. I am so excited. The feedback was good AND I received so many tips to make it better. I am going to make all revisions based on the feedback received by Friday. I’m also contemplating the book to accompany the workshop. That was…