Next week, a plaque will be placed at the U.S. Capitol, honoring those slaves who built it. How different this response is from the last time I visited the Capitol about this issue. In June 2001, I along with a number of others involved with Connecting Communities, went to Washington. Our mission was a simple … Continue reading Slaves and the U.S. Capitol
Day: June 11, 2010
Old versus new, change versus same
There has always been a clash of sorts between those who do things they way they have already been done and those who want to do things differently. The desire to affect change is what draws many activists to a cause, whether it be political, social or economic. But change rarely happens overnight. Many have … Continue reading Old versus new, change versus same
Friday fun: what type of artist are you?
You Are a Thoughtful Artist You may be creative, but there's nothing messy about your approach to art. All of your art is well thought out and planned. You art ends up being close to how you initially imagined it. Your work tends to be quite deep and complex. You know how to produce something … Continue reading Friday fun: what type of artist are you?
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