It was not Black History month, but as I looked out over the crowd of faces, I was filled to overflowing with pride. Every shade of black and brown was represented in significant number: African Americans, Asian Americans, East Indian Americans, Caribbean Americans, Latin Americans and more were represented; side by side with white faces … [Read more…]
A phenomenon of browning is spreading worldwide. The horrific massacre of New Zealand Muslims brought it into focus for me this past week. As an American woman of mixed African, Caribbean and European heritage, I had limited my perspective on people of color to my country of birh. But the recent tragedy in New Zealand, … [Read more…]
It was Saturday morning in the fall of 1952. I was jolted out of my sleep by the sound of my father’s voice booming through my open window. Dazed and rubbing my eyes, I tried to make sense of this strange awakening. My father was dignified and soft-spoken; booming was not his style, and … [Read more…]
“I’m living the American Dream.” His skin was black as the midnight sky. His accent was from somewhere in Africa, but I couldn’t place the region. He was clearly well taught in English. “I’m from the Ivory Coast of Africa. Our language is influenced by the French.” His car was impeccable, and made in … [Read more…]
