Ordinary places, extraordinary presidents
Presidents Day thoughts: extraordinary presidents can come from and be shaped by ordinary places.
Author: DJB
Happy birthday, Frederick Douglass
Born in slavery, Frederick Douglass chose February 14th as his birthday. Read why he remains a prophet for today.
It is difficult to be objective when you are complicit
When we are complicit, even moral clarity is often not enough to guide us toward the right decisions.
February music for those of us tired of being alone
Songs during a pandemic for the lonesome. But who knows…you may not be that lonely yet!
Weekly Reader: A baker’s dozen
Links to 13 articles from the impeachment to people who coronasplain to Mission Control’s restoration.
Seeking the truth
As in so many things in life, the journey of seeking is much more important than the destination.
Jake Blount’s path through metal and funk to get to the Appalachian music of the Black community
A gay and black performer working in Appalachian music, Blount features “historically informed, beautifully played old-time music.”
Weekly Reader: Lives well lived
Appreciations for Hank Aaron, John Chaney, Barbara Erickson, Cloris Leachman, and Cicely Tyson. RIP.
Reclaiming our sense of humanity
Ensuring that our stories include a sense of humanity can help us in these turbulent times.
Yasmin Williams: Not your father’s Takoma Park fingerstyle guitarist
Williams is a bold acoustic innovator with an unorthodox, modern style of playing.
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