As protests against the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota continue for the second week, I’m glad our communities are having conversations about racism, police brutality, and injustice. I’m doing my best to be an ally: to listen, learn the history of racism, and take action to fight racism and injustice. I encourage… Continue reading Racism Has a Cost for Everyone [TED Talk]
Today we remember and honor our armed forces members who died in service to our country. While Memorial Day 2020 is not a day we can gather in large groups in our communities to salute their memory, we all can take a moment today to reflect on their lives and service. In the words of… Continue reading Memorial Day 2020: Honoring Those Who Gave All
Hard to believe it’s been 50 years.
On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on unarmed students at Kent State University.
In 13 seconds, four Kent State students were killed and nine students were injured during the campus protest against the Vietnam War. Continue reading Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Massacre