Art in her many forms are necessary for the human spirit to prevail. The transcendence of survival, fear and…
The NRA’s Convenient Gun-Reform Policy
Let us recall the words of abolitionist Lloyd Garrison in this process of truth telling: “ I will be…
Registries and Other Post-Modern Curiosities
I’m curious what would happen if we create a registry for Muslims we also create a registry for all White…
Definitions: The Necessity of Art (Part I)
I have spent years looking at color and studying history through the lens of art, attempting to make the world…
How long?
I’m wondering when women will own their own bodies. I hope there’s a pill for that. The main ingredient…
Evolving Forms of Entertainment
Thank G-d for television, Netflix, cable, video games and movie theaters. Remember when lynching Black Americans was a form of…
How to Help Folks Living on the Street
Pack a gender-specific, reusable bag with gently used clothes, including warm layers like socks and shoes, if possible, for…
Homelessness in the SF Bay Area
It makes me sad that as a society we are continually trying to criminalize poverty, while we create the…
Celebrating Winning: 2016’s National Book Awards
You get to live your dream. Stay on task with your passion, and do the work you are called to…
The Art of Reconciliation
I don’t know how to fix things. I don’t know how to make things work again once they fail. I’m…
Karma Compass 