Posts Tagged ‘lynching’
Tough Times, the Fourth of July, and a story “too good to check”
These are tough times, no doubt about it. Extreme weather related to climate change. Worst inflation since 1981. Russia’s genocidal war against Ukraine. The unraveling revelations surrounding the Jan. 6…
Read More“A Shameful Past”
For decades, it has been my mission as a journalist to give readers a sense of place about where they live, work and travel. It’s my strong sense that many…
Read More“Five for Freedom” garners high praise from Journal of Military History
Eighteen months after its publication, FIVE FOR FREEDOM: The African American Soldiers in John Brown’s Army continues to garner praise. The latest comes from “The Journal of Military History,” a…
Read MoreA Time of Reckoning
I believe we are in a time of reckoning, both with our past and present. It’s long overdue. With much attention focused on 1619 — an anniversary to be marked…
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