8RockCulture

These books are about a black person passing as white. Forty years or so ago, I read Jesse Faucet’s “Plum Bun.” “Plum bun” is a sexual innuendo because it signifies an attractive…

Ours is a long book and challenging for the average reader (such as myself). It reminded me of reading “Song of Solomon” and my professor taking half an hour to explain the peacock…

When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole is a gripping mystery thriller that delves into themes of loss, community, and gentrification. The story centers around Sydney Green, a Black…

Income Inequality as a Determinant of Crime

One of my first efforts as a community organizer was working with Valley Green…

The First Lady of Neogro America

Among the many holes in my reading are history books about black women. To address this deficit, I read Mary Mcleod…

Better Exists; it is what we have always sought.

Black people in America have always known that we can do better than what we have here. We came from…

Jamila Woods is more than just writing songs to be writing songs. She got some things to say. “LEGACY! LEGACY!” explores trauma, joy, and connections, celebrating the legacy of…

America will not work without another viable political party.

Appendix A: The Equitable Society Agenda

Equitable Society Agenda

Economy