Hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the 87th Annual Academy Awards ceremony — better known as the Oscars — will either best be remembered for the uproar incited by this year’s homogenous nominations or as a seminal moment for change in the Academy’s long, non-inclusive history. For the first time since 1998, the stage has been set for our nation to … [Read more...]
A Black perspective on Cuba
Most people in the U.S. have not studied Cuba in any depth and what little information they have received has been been from the White corporate press and the hostile U.S. government, which created and fosters the false image of Cuba as a ruthless dictatorship under the control of communists and and the Castro brothers. It should be noted that when Nelson Mandela was freed, … [Read more...]
Man’s best friend: the use of service and therapy animals
Anthony Lyons, a 16-year-old currently receiving treatment for leukemia, warmed the hearts of Americans when the Huffington Post penned an article about the support he receives from therapy dogs at a Phoenix hospital. As a result, thousands posted photos and videos to offer their support for the days when the hospital therapy dogs are not available. In 1933, psychoanalyst … [Read more...]
All of society benefits from thriving communities
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had the uncommon ability to articulate a vision, and then follow his words with action. Have you ever stopped to think about the community where you live and how that in itself impacts your life? What is your vision to improve your community, and are there actions you can take to make a difference? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in the power of … [Read more...]
‘The heart of South Minneapolis’ upholds Kings belief in community
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of community is as relevant today as it was in 1963. Sabathani Community Center was founded in 1966 by members of the community, who wanted to work together to provide structured activities and recreational outlets for neighborhood youth. Today, nearly 50 years later, Sabathani Community Center is a multi-purpose social services agency known … [Read more...]