The contrast between outdated tradition and future innovation What I saw of the Benedictine College ceremony was edited, of course. Still, the message delivered to their graduates was in stark contrast to what my daughter and her class heard at Longwood University this weekend. I’m sure most of you have seen video excerpts from theContinue reading “A Tale of Two Graduation Ceremonies”
Category Archives: Civil Rights
To Kill a Mockingbird Is Still Relevant
My review of the show on tour. It’s been a few years since I read the novel, but I remember feeling extensively moved by the experience of absorbing the story of Atticus Finch and his family. Of course, white people love this story, right? It makes some of us out to be heroes. This isContinue reading “To Kill a Mockingbird Is Still Relevant”
Is Racism the Real Reason The U.S. Doesn’t Have Universal Healthcare?
Well, of course, it is. I recently began following a content creator who goes by Auntie Bev on Instagram (@beverlymahone). Although she is known for her educational videos to expand your vocabulary, she has devoted much of her content in February to sharing little-known facts about Black history. I’m enjoying it. One of her recentContinue reading “Is Racism the Real Reason The U.S. Doesn’t Have Universal Healthcare?”
I Thought Governor Abbot Was Going to Get Rid of Rape in Texas
Let’s look at the numbers, shall we? Did you read the new study that was just published in The Journal of American Medicine about the incidence of pregnancies resulting in rape in red states that no longer allow abortion after the repeal of Roe vs. Wade? The numbers are staggering. In Texas alone, where GovernorContinue reading “I Thought Governor Abbot Was Going to Get Rid of Rape in Texas”
Rage Against the Patriarchy
I declare this the theme of 2024 Should we harbor a grudge against Eve? After all, she, with all of her womanly powers, convinced Adam to eat that apple. This biblical parable was the beginning of the tripe that women are cunning, evil, immoral, and need to be controlled, and women are still paying theContinue reading “Rage Against the Patriarchy”
The World Is at Least 50 Shades of Grey
Not simply black and white. One of my thoughts that relaxed me into slumber the other night was contemplating the world of black and white vs. shades of grey. Yes, it is a comforting subject likely to lull anyone to sleep (note my sarcasm). My husband sees the world as black and white. To him,Continue reading “The World Is at Least 50 Shades of Grey”
Guns Have More Rights than Women in the United States
That’s not hyperbole. Let’s start with a couple of stories: Despite a cautiously protective upbringing, your twelve-year-old daughter develops a confluence of problems, and you don’t know why. Defiant, distant, and melancholy, she has morphed from the beautiful, joyful, obedient good girl you thought you had into this: a stranger. Instead of trying to figureContinue reading “Guns Have More Rights than Women in the United States”
What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments
I thought this was old news, but apparently not. Newspapers are a long-forgotten medium in our modern world. But I happened to spot a copy of the New York Times in a moment of boredom and realized it’s still a unique source of connection to the world around us. A giant statue of General RobertContinue reading “What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments”
Quotable Quotes for $200, Alex!
Gloria Steinem edition I do love a good memoir, and I recently picked up a great one. Not only did I gain the perspective of a celebrated feminist, but also what it means to foster change by listening to others and gaining empathy. Plus I found a gem of a quote like this one: WhenContinue reading “Quotable Quotes for $200, Alex!”
First, They Came for the Books. Then They Came for Equity
Hanover County does it again Once again, I attended the Hanover County Public School Board meeting. On the agenda for July? Dissolving the Community Equity Advisory Board, a group to which I was appointed, but in which I was never able to participate. Due to certain people complaining about the “wokeness” and unfairness of equity,Continue reading “First, They Came for the Books. Then They Came for Equity”
Anne the Vegan 