Tag: racism
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the hoe
In the middle of a North Carolina summer, a person who cares for a garden becomes keenly aware of the needs of the plants. Plants have two basic needs: light and water. The light is not a problem in the middle of a southeastern July. Water becomes the most important tool in the garden. It…
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privilege
I have no cute anecdote to begin this post. The unfortunate truth about the world is that anecdotes abound, but they are not all pleasant and meaningful. Many true stories are downright ugly. Such is the case today, as our nation has once again become snagged on the gnarled thorn of hatred which it insists…
Jessica Levy Books 