I still remember the first time I voted--it was 1992 and my vote went to Bill Clinton. I remember wearing my "I voted" sticker with such pride. That sticker symbolized every woman who couldn't vote prior to 1920 and every black person who was prevented from voting (even after the 15th amendment was ratified in … Continue reading Today We Vote
Politics
Whose America
I only watched a few minutes of Romney's speech. Not because I didn't want to, but I'm currently on a family vacation and was busy playing yatzee with my mom and son (that makes it sound like I'm super old and boring--but it was fun). So I re-watched some this am on C-Span. I am … Continue reading Whose America
White Washed
Once again our upper chamber of congress will be an almost all white (mostly male) representation for the rich people of America. This makes me so sad and angry. In 2010 there were only four non-white senators--Roland Burris (black) two Asian-Americans from Hawaii (one seat is up for re-election this year) and Bob Menendez (Hispanic-American) … Continue reading White Washed
It Really Is All About Politics
Public education is what I'm talking about today--I know...surprise, surprise. In my current position as a charter school liaison--which means that I work with and oversee the charter schools that my university sponsors--I have a new appreciation and apprehension and repulsion at the politics that guide and determine what happens in education. Politics rules it … Continue reading It Really Is All About Politics
Past, Present, Future
There is so much to say about today--inauguration day. I have spent a great deal of time since before the election and then after thinking about how amazing this moment is for America and for my African American children. What I have neglected to recognize for give much thought to are those of the last … Continue reading Past, Present, Future
Embracing Imperfection 