Black Lives

Nov 8, 20203 min read

Shyamala's Daughter, India's Granddaughter. Madam Vice President-Elect.

“And one day, like a miracle, he’ll be gone.” This was my favorite yard sign during the months leading up to the 2020 presidential...

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Jul 24, 20203 min read

Black Lives and the Journeys to Racial Justice (Part III: Protests After the Murder of George Floyd)

On May 25, 2020, a teenaged girl filmed a crime on her cellphone. The murder of George Floyd. The video recorded by 17-year-old Darnella...

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Mar 17, 202013 min read

Black Lives and the Journeys to Racial Justice (Part II: Non-fiction & Art)

In this America, Miles Davis, Trumpeter, composer, jazz innovator, While standing outside a jazz club in New York where he was performing...

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Feb 2, 20204 min read

"Triumphant Music": the Marcus Shelby Quartet and "Black History Life!"

The Marcus Shelby Quartet performed a special concert called “Black History Life!” at the California Jazz Conservatory on Addison Street...

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Feb 1, 202018 min read

Black Lives and the Journey to Racial Justice (Part I: Literature)

Smart phones, video recordings and social media. With these, the daily injustices and mortal dangers faced by Black Americans have come...

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