Category Archives: Diversity & Multiculturalism
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1917, Gwendolyn Brooks moved to Chicago as a youngster—and stayed. At the time of her death in November 2000, she was one of the most celebrated poets in American history: the recipient of more than … Continue reading
Remembering London – Part 3: Fear of Pigeons and Churches
Something I once read about Trafalgar Square, the traditional center of London, mentions the “delightful pigeons.” But their sheer numbers dim the delight considerably, and I must admit that as I wade through them I often think of Tom Lehr’s … Continue reading
Lorraine Hansberry: The Battle for Fair Housing
We’re still struggling with fair housing. In so many areas of the United States, segregated neighborhoods are as bad as they ever have been—or worse, much worse—while over a million children don’t have homes at all. This made me look … Continue reading