Hansel and Gretel

Obama's speech very clearly left a trail of breadcrumbs for you to follow from the beginning to the end. He contextualized his point of view with his own story, his own upbringing, and the history of racism in our country…as well as why it needs to change and how you, the average Joe/Josephine, has the power to make it happen.

How It Breaks Down

"Begin at the Beginning"

Our country was founded on the idea of equality, but that "perfect union" has some chinks in its armor, and our future depends on fixing them.

A Presidential Parable: Obama's Story

Barack Obama, a Black man who fought stereotypes and prejudices to become the leader of the free world, even when his own community appeared to be dragging him down, represents the best parts of America.

Rights and Wrongs of Reverend Wright

The statements made by Obama's former pastor sent the media into a frenzy. But his comments were truthful for the likes of Reverend Wright's congregation.

Trinity United Church of Christ

Really, if you think about it, African-American populations are given little history of their own. Most "official" U.S. history is defined by white actions and white remembrances—except in church on Sunday mornings.

The Black and White of Black and White

Humans are complicated creatures, but for better or worse, that humanity is part of the American story.

Fridays with Faulkner

"As William Faulkner once wrote, 'The past isn't dead and buried. In fact, it isn't even past.'" (77)

The White and Black of White and Black

Racial problems have been present in this country for hundreds of years, but don't make the mistake of believing anger rests solely in the hearts of minorities.

I'm Too Old for This

We as a country are too advanced, too intelligent, and too experienced to allow racism and lingering prejudices to continue unchecked any longer.

Choose to Cruise Down Brighter Avenues

The road to a better future won't be without bumps and wayward branches and the occasional bold squirrel. But we can't slam on the brakes and stop driving, or we'll never get to our destination.

For Ashley

Remember, we live in a world populated by heroes of all shapes and sizes, and all it takes is one story, one connection, to bridge divides and start inspiring change.