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Gun Violence in Chicago

Posted by Sandra Reed on Thursday, September 26, 2013, In : Words of Wisdom

Is gun violence in Chicago something new or a continuation from the past? In 1960-1970 the average life expectancy of Black males was 20 years of age or younger. These statistics still exist. As an African- American, I would like to speak to us and for us. In the 70's, when I graduated from Dillard University in New Orleans, LA, I had a job offer to teach in St. Louis, but stopped in Chicago on my way. Intrigued with Chicago, I decided to stay and find a job. Fortunate for me, there we...

The Females Deceive and Bully Buckwheat

Posted by Sandra Reed on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, In : Buckwheat's Journey...

Spiff guarded the display case, waiting to capture his prey. The clock struck midnight, and chattering resumed. Ready to attack, Spiff leaped up. With smirks plastered on their faces, the female dolls paraded over to Buckwheat. Buckwheat’s body stiffened, scared to move. The females slithered toward him with seductive movements, adding pleasing tones to their conversations.

“We would like to apologize for treating you so harshly,” Chelsea said.

“Yes, we’re s...

Dream Deferred/To Be Young Gifted and Black

Posted by Sandra Reed on Saturday, May 4, 2013, In : Words of Wisdom

Today, I participated in the College Board conference Dream Deferred: The Future of African American Education.
This was a powerful, awesome, and unbelievable conference. Educators, students and others discussed, brainstormed, engaged, networked, and collaborated. The highlight was Robert Townsend. Educators and students viewed his new film The Hive about a young man pulled from his father's gang and forced into a reform school . Afterwards, we engaged in profound and enlightening discussio...
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August 2012 Mission Trip to Lusaka, Zambia & Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Posted by Sandra Reed on Wednesday, September 5, 2012,

My trip to Lusaka, Zambia and Dar Es Salaam Tanzania was exhilarating, enlightening and a blessing. It was so hard to leave, but I cherished each moment. Maya Angelou said it best. "For Africa to me... is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place."

UNDEFEATED

Posted by Sandra Reed on Thursday, February 9, 2012,

I recently saw the film screening of Undefeated, which is a riveting documentary that examines the coach's efforts to give the school a winning season, as well as the sometimes complex relationship between Courtney, who is white and wealthy, and the players, who are all African-American and mostly come from communities stuck in a cycle of poverty and crime. It is also up for an Oscar. This movie is very powerful and reveals the struggles that are still prevalent for African-Americans. It br...