Honestly, Nao’s story speaks to a deeper human reality that exit globally; however, historically within the United States. Human life when the skin color is non-white is expendable, worthless, and unvalued. This is a conscious mindset that outlines the intentional behavior, social conditioning and public lack of accountability when revealed. When…

Thoughts on the American Psychological Association and torture

(Note: these comments were just inserted into a discussion — a very worthwhile read — on the American Psychological Association’s website, dealing with the recent revelations on the leadership’s collaborative role in the Bush torture/war crimes business. More…

Frances Cress Welsing and Torture

“Torture — something that causes mental or physical suffering : a very painful or unpleasant experience. . .” (Merriam Webster)

Back in the summer, 1978, a 15 year old African-American teen, Terrance Johnson and his brother were pulled over by…