The Musings of Two Long-Time Friends

Tag: systemic racism

Villainizing the term “Woke”

Villainizing the term “Woke”

Have you ever said a word over and over and over and noticed how quickly it loses its meaning? If not, try it – just pick the closest object on your left, and repeat the word thirty or forty times and pay attention to how … Read more

Is “Systemic Racism” Real?

Is “Systemic Racism” Real?

 “When the architects of our great republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as … Read more

Black History Month: Reflections and Recommendations

Black History Month: Reflections and Recommendations

I’m sorry this post is delayed – February 2020 felt rather normal, but by March, the world was falling apart and the truth is that I lost a lot of my drive to write. However, with the recent incidents bringing racism into the forefront again … Read more

Writing Contest: Three… two…. one….!

Writing Contest: Three… two…. one….!

So, my bestie, Steph, talked me into participating in a writing contest, which I hadn’t done since college. It was a fun endeavor, though, more like improv comedy than short-story writing. The premise is simple: on a designated Friday night, you receive a prompt that … Read more