Author: Roger

Juneteenth Today

The truth is, if you are going to study American History, you have to study Black History too—because they are one and the same, really. It’s a hard responsibility because in order to become truly well-informed you have to include learning about the most horrible living and working conditions, and punishments so cruel and sadistic it will make you physically ill.

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THE SHADOW IN THE DOORWAY

I was subbing somewhere in San Jose—Anne Darling maybe—when I had a very curious encounter with a Giant Shadow in the Doorway.  The back story is this: the grade was fourth, as I recall; they were mostly Hispanic students...

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WHITE MAN IT’S YOU

Some white supremacists feel the need to arm themselves to the teeth to protect themselves against anticipated violence committed by others, presumably minorities. Perhaps they have misidentified the source of the danger.

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