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Very recently a friend of mine who I worked with a few years ago posted a question on one of the social media platforms. His question was prefaced by saying he had not heard of Juneteenth until recently. The question posed was a simple innocent question from someone who had
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It has become the litmus test of our time. Are you willing to say the words, "Black lives matter"? Well, of course I am. It is one of the founding tenets of our society, that all men and women are created equal, period. For those who stubbornly insist
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“If I am known as your ‘black friend,’ news flash: You see color. Let’s see each other as friends and fellow Americans.” — Carol T., age 50 “Everything feels so heavy. What is wrong with everyone? I love being brown.” — Jubilee W., age 13 The current social climate has been
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As a former elementary teacher, my answer to understanding most questions usually returns to the concept of context clues. Context clues help a reader bring meaning to the stated words allowing a better grasp of the author’s intent including an understanding of tone and undertones of literary genre such
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It was 28 years ago when Rodney King pleaded, “People, I just want to say, can’t we all get along? Can’t we all get along?” We don’t know if George Floyd would be inclined to make a similar plea today. Even if he could, in our hyper-
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Have you heard about climate change? Chances are you have. I love our planet, but it’s not that climate I am focused on right now. I am concerned about the climate of the people living on the planet. Our internal temperature has risen, feeding an inferno of hatred and
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If you have not heard me utter these words previously, know that it is my absolute humble privilege to be the author of the Intramuralist. When we set out on this venture near 12 years ago, never did I imagine the prodigious expanse of our audience nor extent of our
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At a time when societal institutions are intersecting cultural issues in unprecedented ways, I’m curious as to what we speak of — and what we don’t… what we highlight — and what we won’t. As persons who believe in respectfully discussing all that’s happening on the planet and
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Do we really have to fight about everything? Do we always have to make it political? … “How can you be ok with that? You’re off in your own little world; get up to speed! C’mon... It’s the 21st century — get with the times! Don’t you realize
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Six weeks ago we popped the question: “what’s it like to be on the receiving end of me?” It was a singular post, shared under the title of “The Purpose and the Question.” As the weeks have continued, my strong sense is that it would be prudent of us
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It’s a fascinating concept… sounds good, too… My truth. But what if it’s not accurate? Let’s objectively unpack. First, some definitions… my | mī | possessive determiner 1 belonging to or associated with the speaker: my name is John | my friend. 2 used in various expressions of surprise: my
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No worries, friends. The Intramuralist is not abdicating its social media presence. But I must admit: successfully navigating the tenuous waters where online conversation supposedly takes place has become a delicate art form. I'm being kind. Facebook’s current mission is “to give people the power to build