Barack Obama is often hailed as one of the greatest orators in modern politics. While he had undeniable gifts in that department, as someone who attended a number of his speeches in person, I never quite understood all the praise. Setting aside his career-making “red […]

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Harry Belafonte, the trailblazing African-American singer and civil rights activist who died this week at the age of 96, is in some ways an admirable figure. A confidant of Martin Luther King Jr., he financially supported the latter who only made $8,000 a year as a […]

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Thirty years ago today, Marian Anderson died while staying with her nephew in Portland, Oregon. Once one of the most influential African American figures in the U.S., Anderson changed the heart of our nation and our children. Almost any child who has gone to Sunday […]

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Ephemeral. Ethereal. A moment in time. Washington’s cherry blossoms have a century-old history and different meanings that come with that history. But at their core, they serve as both a welcome harbinger of spring and a reminder that spring, as with all seasons of life, […]

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Martin Luther King Jr. was more than a great pastor and civil rights leader. He had a deep mind of discernment that focused on timeless truths. The holiday in his commemoration is not only the time to celebrate his depth, character, and accomplishments, but it […]

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