Tag Archives: Black Lives Matter

Live History

Posted on August 22, 2020 by sheilawill

Historic statues and landmarks may beckon some. Usually not me, but visiting family in Minneapolis a few weeks back I had to see it: Chicago Avenue where one George Floyd was put to death for being Black. His life kneed … Continue reading →

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America WTF?

Posted on July 2, 2020 by sheilawill

Today’s NYTimes editorial says it all. All the policy changes to bring about the promise of America, what white Americans have mostly paid lip-service to these past four-hundred years. Read through the list of essential societal changes, such as NO … Continue reading →

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“History has its eyes on you”

Posted on February 19, 2018 by sheilawill

  I finally saw the musical “Hamilton” on what would have been my mother’s 112th birthday. It was the best way to celebrate. But it’s not all I have in mind. I’m making progress on my sort-of-memoir. It’s a personal … Continue reading →

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