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Category Archives: Black Lives
Led to each other
I know the Spirit leads us to what we are supposed to do. Resist the draft. Don’t own a car. Work in a children’s hospital. The Spirit also leads us to people, to each other. Raised in the Bear Creek … Continue reading
Muhammad Ali and me
Athletes are once again demonstrating leadership to call attention to, and demand change to stop injustice. It has been amazing to see kneeling during the national anthem, for which Colin Kaepernick was vilified, now supported by athletes and supporters of … Continue reading
Posted in Black Lives, civil disobedience, peace, revolution, Uncategorized
Tagged Muhammad Ali, Vietnam War
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‘A perpetual narrative’
I have tried, so many times, and in so many ways, to understand why people vote the way they do. As most people eventually do, I came to the conclusion that choices are not based on logic. For example, I … Continue reading
Love Thy Neighbor, No Exceptions
Yesterday I wrote about the student demonstrations for Black Lives Matter at Simpson College. I think it was a great idea of my friend, Rezadad Mohammadi, to bring a #Love Thy Neighbor (No Exceptions) sign to the rally. Those signs … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Black Lives, Friends Committee on National Legislation, peace, Quaker, solidarity, Uncategorized
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Black Lives Matter in a small Iowa town
When I retired from working in the Infant Pulmonary Function Lab at Riley Hospital for Children in 2017, I moved to Indianola, Iowa. (bottom center of map below). Indianola has a population of around 16,000 and is home to Simpson … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Lives Matter
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They do not know the world in which they live
Yesterday was the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington. It was heartening to see the large crowds at the Lincoln Memorial, and hear what was being said. I’m reading the speech “Beyond Vietnam” by Martin Luther King, Jr. today … Continue reading
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Tagged Martin Luther King Jr, Vietnam War
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We can and need to take care of each other
This is a continuation of the discussion of the speech my friend Ronnie James gave at a Des Moines BLM teach-in, August 22. The Police State and Why We Must Resist. There are a number of reasons why I’m so impressed with Ronnie’s … Continue reading
It does not have to stay this way
This is a continuation of the discussion of the speech my friend Ronnie James gave at a teach-in, August 22. The Police State and Why We Must Resist. I had not known who was organizing Black Lives Matter in Des … Continue reading
Des Moines Mutual Aid and Resisting the Police State
My friend Ronnie James shared some more of his ideas and excellent writing last night. I had not been following the actions on the streets of Des Moines closely, but will now. He generously gave me permission to share remarks … Continue reading
Quakers and the Future of Racial Healing
I often write about trying to listen for and be guided by the Spirit. Quaker Sterling Duns puts it this way below. “Things just started to open up because I really started listening and being guided by this inner truth.“ … Continue reading
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Quakers, social justice and revolution 