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Issues


  • Is America Changing?

    The pundits have suggested it and posed the question. I say yes…AND no. Prior to Obama as POTUS, I did not pride myself as or even feel like an American. Let’s face it- my ancestors were not willing immigrants. But I can not articulate the pride I felt when a Black man was voted as…

  • Vote for Somebody

    Democracy prep, a consortium of schools in Harlem based on civic duty, launched an online video. It’s your duty…so go vote for somebody!

  • Election Eve

    I voted last week. It took an hour and I was excited that the long line kept growing. I’ll have to go out tomorrow so that I can tap into the charged atmosphere and buzz. Although in DC, the only sexy race is the presidential one (not that it isn’t monumental). No question 6 (gay…

  • Love

    People tell me that I am always writing about love. Always, always love. I nod, yes, but it isn’t true – not exactly. In fact, I am always writing about betrayal. Love is the weather. Betrayal is the lightning that cleaves and reveals it. – Toni Morrison