Why Your Black and Brown Friends May Not Feel Safer with the Incoming Presidency.
In recent days, as President-elect Joe Biden has appeared on television condemning the insurrection this past week and announcing his chosen cabinet members, I have seen posts and comments by some, mostly White, people saying that they now feel safe again. And while it is quite nice to hear a person who will soon have the ability to launch nuclear weapons speak as though he actually desires truth, it is not enough to calm the fears of many of us. Let's break down some of the
Ode to Manhattan at 7 a.m.
As with many people, I turned on the television on December 31 and watched as the ball dropped over Times Square, signaling that 2021 had begun. The stark contrast between the usually dense crowd and the few spaces where three or four people were allowed to congregate saddened me some, though I am grateful for the safety precautions. But then I began to remember the joy of a time of day when I loved being in Manhattan: 7 a.m. Several years back, I worked as the only paid empl
