Labor Day was created at the exclusion of black workers. It was established in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland to honor and appease dissatisfied [white] railroad workers. Blacks were prohibited from joining the railroad worker’s union. Excluded from the right to even fight for fair work and wages, the Pullman porters formed their own union. … Continue reading Labor Day: a History of Racial Injustice
Boston
August 17, 2017 To our Moral Monday CT Family! In the wake of the most recent expressions of hate seemingly supported by some at the highest level of power in this country, we am reminded of the words found in the Christian Scriptures, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against … Continue reading Boston
Charlottesville
August 13, 2017 The events of the last several days in Charlottesville have come as another consciousness shaking example of the how far we have to go on the journey towards justice. We are witnessing today’s expression of what is present in our world where hate, deception and fear (as Howard Thurman described in “Jesus and … Continue reading Charlottesville
#THINKINGWHILEBLACK: SOLIDARITY WITH JOHNNY WILLIAMS
Black scholars are targeted, intimidated, and punished. Opposition to oppression does not constitute hate speech. What constitutes academic freedom? #ThinkingWhileBlack
In Solidarity with Professor Johnny Williams
June 30, 2017 “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Hello Moral Monday CT family! We are living in a social and political climate that has lifted up some of the … Continue reading In Solidarity with Professor Johnny Williams
