Category Archives: History
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Through the framework of a letter to his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates teaches readers what growing up black in Baltimore involves. But he doesn’t stop with a simple narrative. Acknowledging and accepting the reality of being black in America gives Coates … Continue reading
Things That Make Me Smile No. 246: Codes of Honor
A friend introduced me to this Navajo Nation band on Indigenous People’s Day last year. The four-member, hard rock/metal band Testify drew inspiration from the Navajo code talkers in World War II for this haunting acoustic song.
5 Interesting Links for 03-12-2021
Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Balance (Exercises) Few people think about balance even though our bipedal stance is awkward and unsteady. When you’re young, that balance often comes automatically, or you compensate for the lack … Continue reading
5 Interesting Links for 03-05-2021
Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Spelling (Language) When I came back to the United States as a fifth grader, I got in trouble with my teacher for using British English spellings instead of American English. … Continue reading
5 Interesting Links for 02-19-2021
Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Psychology (Pandemic) The pandemic has lasted long enough to overwhelm our coping mechanisms, and many are struggling. This article points to things that can help while validating the problem and … Continue reading