It’s 2013, and guest blogger Dr. Barry Pascal has words on his mind. Not just any words, but those that move and inspire us–none of which, he reminds us, seem to have been uttered by any Member of Congress elected in the last 10 years.
Read the Rest!Reconcile & Repair–Natives, Braceros & Plutocrats
Picking up from last Tuesday: For Native Americans, it’s been complicated—no real apology yet, but their side’s leverage is improving. It’s beyond argument, of course, that this continent’s original owners—a Euro-centered, possession-oriented classification they rejected spiritually—have been done wrong.
Read the Rest!Reconcile & Repair–Precedent: Nikkei
Picking up from last Friday: We’ve succeeded at reconciliation and reparations before—for Japanese Americans.
Read the Rest!Reconcile & Repair: How?
Picking up from last Tuesday: How could we as a Nation reconcile with people of color for our past actions and what could we do to make it right? Kudos to our re-elected President for celebrating the progress we’ve made since his 16th predecessor and his allies freed the slaves.
Read the Rest!Reconciliation?
Lance Armstrong notwithstanding, it is said confession is good for the soul. I attended a remarkable event last Thursday at the Crest Theatre.
Read the Rest!Dr. King II (Redux)
From last Tuesday: In my young life, it’s September 1963…Three weeks later, Klan cowards counterpunched by immolating four defenseless girls at worship. Six weeks later, Camelot died in Dallas and white America finally felt it; we sophomores heard the principal’s announcement in English class just before lunch.
Read the Rest!Dr. King I (Redux)
I’m reposting—with editorial updates—a two-part, personal reflection about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s effect on and importance in my life, and on the life and future of our Nation.
Read the Rest!Sloan’s “Mr. Penumbra:” GEEKS RULE!
Our local National Public Radio affiliate, Capitol Public Radio, inaugurated its “CapRadio Reads” book club with a launch party Tuesday evening for first-time novelist Robin Sloan’s Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. What a splendid evening it was.
Read the Rest!Alaya Family Dedication–Save the Date!
Sacramento Habitat for Humanity has posted the details for the dedication of the Alaya family’s new home on its Facebook page. You’re invited to share in their joy.
Read the Rest!Meet the Caus Family
Largely forgotten in media coverage of global turmoil is continued discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, including Christian sects, in post-Soviet independent states. With Sac-Habitat’s help, the Caus family escaped that destiny to enjoy the freedom to believe and worship openly in a safe, permanent home.
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