New Orleans Saints fan here, Mr. Watson. “Who Dat!” and all that. I wish I could be a bigger fan of your very thoughtfully-expressed words on the “Ferguson Decision,” as you call it. Many friends and family members — from conservatives to progressives — really liked sharing your article. None of my black friends weighed in, though.…
Every day, I drive by this “Home Depot” on my way to the church office. Every day, in the parking lot, I see as many as 40 men waiting there. I’ve been told that they are waiting there for someone to come by and give them some work for the day. Today was Saturday. I…
Monday, I was shocked and disillusioned when I heard that Sojourners made the decision not to post on their blog a video ad made by Believe Out Loud (ad is on the right after you click). It was “deja vu all over again” reminding me of the rejection by CBS in 2004 of the United…
Janee Payne: Freshly-picked coffee beans “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” — Maya AngelouOctober is Fair Trade Month. The “special month” is ending, but the opportunity continues year-round to buy with justice in mind by seeking out fair trade products.ABOUT FAIR TRADE, from the Fair…
