I saw the film The Butler.  My emotions got the best of me after taking the historical roller-coaster ride through injustice, cruelty, deception, and denial.    Shadows of my past crept into my soul and exposed the demon again – racism.  For so long I kept that demon locked inside, secured in a box, daring it to escape; yet viewing The Butler, the  memories became so powerful all over again, my soul quailed and the tears flowed.  At one time, I had to hold my breath to avoid wailing.  Raci...
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On Sunday, I saw the musical production The Jungle Book.  This was an outstanding stage production from the actors, orchestra to the music (sounds of Dixieland and India) and set, lighting, and costume design.  This show had elements of The Lion King and The Wiz. The director Mary Zimmerman knows how to captivate the audience with her ingenious imagination.    Look out Broadway, this show is on fire and headed your way!

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Jessica’s eyes popped open like a robot.  She bounced out of bed, dashed to the display case but came to a screeching halt.  A shock wave passed through Jessica’s body, imprisoning her vocal chords. 

     After a moment of silence, her throat released a high-pitched tone.  “Mom, Dad, help!” 

Her parents scurried into the room.

     Jessica panic-stricken, pointed at the floor.  “Look, Look at Buckwheat!” 

     “What happened?”  Sharon gasped.

     Her father interject...

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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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Yesterday, I attended Maggie Daley's wake.  I stood in the cold and rain for about 50 minutes with hundreds of others, but it gave me time to reflect on her life and how she lit up the world with her smile and helping others.   

Then today I read Phillipians 2 which stated, "Are your hearts tender and sympathetic?  Then make me truly happy by agreeing  whole-heartedly with each other, loving one another and working together with one heart and purpose.  Don't be selfish, don't live to make good...

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