Tag: racism

  • Bridges, Tracks, Sports: The Cruelty of US Adults

    On November 14, 1960, a young Black girl walked into William Frantz Elementary School flanked by US Marshals. Her family and friends were so proud, excited, and nervous for her that she assumed she was a child prodigy headed to college. Instead, she was a pioneer against cruelty. Louisiana had dragged its feet on desegregating…

  • But I’m Not Racist

    Lies We Believe About Ourselves and Others Day 3: But I’m Not Racist A note to the reader: I apologize for the delay on this last week. Things have been unbelievably busy. Thanks for sticking with me! I scoffed and stared blankly at my computer screen. This couldn’t be right. I didn’t just have friends…