TracieApr 20, 20185 minRacism, Denial and ShameImage source: Evan Vucci/Associated Press Professor Ibram X. Kendi really opened my thinking about racism and my own antiracism with his...
TracieMar 19, 20184 minThe Talmud and White FragilityI first read How Studying Talmud Helped Me Understand Racism in America at a legislative kick-off for Jews United for Justice in January....
TracieDec 18, 20177 minPoetry wrap upFor the December reading selection at BHC, I decided to focus on a few poems rather than a single article. I’ve been procrastinating...
TracieJun 19, 20176 minThe Racism of Good IntentionsWhen I visited NMAAHC (see here for a little about the visit), I took some time to shop the gift store. Browsing the offerings, one...
TracieJun 17, 20173 minBlue fear vs. Black livesThis morning, I spontaneously awoke before five. In my mind was the image of Philando Castille, bleeding to death in the passenger seat...
TracieJun 16, 20175 minGrappling with the Founding FathersA few months ago, I was talking to an old friend of mine about his daughter’s experience in Kindergarten. Nick told me about his daughter...
TracieMar 14, 20173 minStoop Stories & Too Poor for Pop CultureOn Tuesday March 7, a small group gathered at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation to discuss two essays by our fellow-Baltimorean, D. Watkins....
TracieJan 26, 20171 minReading list to dateI started this trip with a few other travelers right after the Uprising in Baltimore. Here are the books and articles we've read together...
TracieJan 22, 20175 minAn Open Letter to GodI wanted to start B'more Incremental here, because it helps you understand why I am working for incremental change in the first place....