Writing

From now until July 4th, I will be posting reflections rooted in the legacy of the black freedom struggle, the moral insights of our spiritual traditions, and what I’ve learned from conversations with thought leaders, co-conspirators and friends. I will attempt to place the stories I’ve been told about remarkable people and events that transformed American democracy into conversation with the challenges we face today.

Feb 22

On Depolarization, Nonviolence and Truthtelling

Lately, I’ve been challenged to reflect on my moral and ethical commitments in a toxically polarized world. How does depolarization relate to the work for nonviolent social change? How do my identities and social location factor in?
10 min read
Feb 08

MLK Day 2056

A vision of 2056: thirty years in the future, I explain to my adopted nephew why he should care about Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy — not just because of how many people loved him, but because of how deeply and beautifully he loved us.
6 min read