by Matthew Simmermon-Gomes This morning, I woke up to this. Like many, many people within and without the black community, I followed this case intently and had (continue to have) definite opinions on them (the justice of those opinions is another matter) and, like many, I received the news not …
Taquiena Boston writes that the “criminalization of youth and young adult males of color is a mindset that has been linked to institutional racism and white supremacy–a mindset that frames youth of color as criminal and dangerous. How do we transcend this negative frame and see the humanity of our …
Racial Justice Allies urges you to consider taking a pledge to support the hunger strikers in California State Prisons who are protesting the continued use of long term solitary confinement. Read the letter below and find further information here. From the Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity coalition in the Bay Area. …
A couple of weeks ago we had an impromptu gathering at our home with a group of friends from Nepal. They are quite a bit younger than myself and are always ready at a moments notice to party with friends. This usually includes a combination of beer and musical instruments …