My hand stopped, simply stopped in mid-air. I was pulling my old Chevy into a parking space behind Lubbock High, headed for speech team practice. Oratory. Debate. Extemporaneous speech. As I reached to turn off the radio, the news came crackling from the speakers: Dr. Martin...
In my 50 years of showing up and speaking up, these questions have come back to me time and again: 1) Are my current efforts the most productive use of my time as an activist? Activists march. Time marches on. Use it well. Make it count. 2) Do...
For those of you who are not people of faith, take a deep breath. No one is trying to convert you. This is simply an interesting lineage and a fascinating set of connections. Today’s essay will not only recommend source materials but will also demonstrate the...