Category Archives: Racism

Have you heard about the consumer strike on February 28, 2025?

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Naomi

There is one, called for by a grassroots group called The People’s Union. It’s a simple request and really easy to accede to: from midnight on Friday, February 28 to, I guess, 11:59 pm, don’t buy anything from Amazon, Walmart, … Continue reading →

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A time-honored way to resist and protest

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Naomi

When I was a kid, the greatest impact newspapers and TV news had on me was during the civil rights protests in the South. Those photos: young, well-dressed African-Americans sitting at a diner counter, quietly waiting for the service they … Continue reading →

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My very personal reason for honoring Black History Month

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Naomi

This morning, I was looking into my medicine cabinet mirror (not for long; I’m not vain in the morning), when the word “steroid” popped up in my head. In that medicine cabinet were several steroid-based medications which have made my … Continue reading →

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