Category Archives: Racism

New York, the anarchy city

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Naomi

Today in the Daily News there’s a two-page spread quoting lots of New Yorkers on William Barr’s charge that our city is anarchic. Here are some of the comments: “I can’t help but feel attacked. Honestly, I just think they … Continue reading →

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Part 4. Racism makes me heartsick

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Naomi

I’ve been stalling about writing this particular story. The word “heartsick” should tell you why. So I’ll temporarily evade entering the heart of this story by going back many years ago, to a memory of a lunch — no, “lunch” … Continue reading →

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More news from New York, Anarchy City

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Naomi

Below is a photo of a car plowing through Black Lives Matter protesters last night in Times Square. They were protesting the death of Daniel Prude at the hands of Rochester, New York police. A car deliberately driving into protesters … Continue reading →

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