As the actual election rolls slowly into the past and Trump continues to bunker down in the White House in the hopes that somehow, he can stage an actual coup and become King of America, it has to leave you… Read More ›
racism
WHITE SUPREMACISTS ARE NOT THE ONLY RACISTS
I had a major battle on Amazon about a book I said was racist. A lot of people said “No, it isn’t. The author is an avowed Boston liberal.” I’m sure he said he was and he probably believes it’s… Read More ›
DEAR BLACK PEOPLE – FROM THE SHINBONE STAR
By Denise Shabazz Dear Black People, A year ago, I was compelled to write to white women who voted for Donald Trump even though their interests were not clearly aligned with the Grab-Them-by-the-Pussy-in-Chief. I was angry at them then, and now I’m… Read More ›
“I AM SAMOAN!” DECLARES GARRY ARMSTRONG
I’m Samoan. You may not believe it, but a whole bevy of racists in the 1970s believed it and it has become an inside joke in local media — or at least the retired members of local media. Maybe you’ve… Read More ›
NOT GETTING A NOSE JOB – Marilyn Armstrong
I don’t remember how many times my mother told me this story, or how many times I have told it to you. It bears retelling especially since racism and bigotry are the words of the month and maybe, the year…. Read More ›
This is why Colin Kaepernick took a knee – The Washington Post
For what are probably obvious reasons, this has been a major subject in this mixed-race household. If I were a lot younger and sturdier, I think I might be out there too. This has gone on for as long as… Read More ›
A NOSE JOB FOR MOM – Marilyn Armstrong
I don’t remember how many times my mother told me this story, or how many times I have told it to you. It bears retelling. My mother, like many young women of her generation, had wanted to attend high school…. Read More ›
BUT NOT REALLY FUNNY – Marilyn Armstrong
The last couple of years have been hilarious if you prefer very dark humor. It was a big year for late-night comics but it was depressing for regular people. Like us. We laughed because comics are funny and it was… Read More ›
NO ESCAPE AND NOWHERE TO RUN – Marilyn Armstrong
FOWC with Fandango — Escape A lot of my post this morning are quotes from “The Washington Post.” Why, you might ask, since I’m a born and bred New Yorker living in New England and Boston for more than 30 years,… Read More ›
REALITY CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE! GIVE IT A TRY! – Marilyn Armstrong
I got to thinking about what my world would look like if I (personally) got rid of everyone who isn’t white enough for this current America. I would have to remove my husband — and all my friends. And my… Read More ›
NEVER AGAIN? – BY ELLIN CURLEY
I am Jewish and grew up with parents and grandparents who watched the rise of Hitler and his systemic persecution and eventual annihilation of the Jews of Europe. I was brought up with the fighting words, “NEVER AGAIN!” I was… Read More ›
WORDS ARE WEAPONS – Marilyn Armstrong
“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me.” It’s an old childhood chant, a miserably inadequate defense against bullies and bigots when one is small and powerless. It was oft-repeated, not only by us,… Read More ›
