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I navigate the seas of the Robert Robeson case, on Spectrum - https://lnkd.in/gMK9sgaa

From his 1980 article "Notes on the House of Bondage":

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I am so proud of the work the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) is doing to shed light on buried episodes of racial terrorism in our state’s history while working with communities to create a path towards reconciliation. We just had our first lynching hearing — this one in Frederick County — in over a year, and it was nothing short of phenomenal but please don’t take my word for it. The experts, the descendants, and the community members who testified were profound, passionate, and powerful. Despite the somber topic, witnessing this truth telling felt uplifting and restorative. Please watch the hearing. Please spread the word. Please lift up these voices. I recommend starting at the 39 minute mark for a powerful presentation on the history of lynchings in Frederick County and the circumstances behind the lynchings of James Carroll in 1879, John Biggus in 1887, and James Bowen in 1895. https://lnkd.in/e6d9QTPp Maryland is the first and only state to have a lynching truth and reconciliation commission. I am grateful to serve on it and grateful to live in a state that is unafraid to confront hard truths. We will be holding hearings in every MD county where a documented lynching occurred. If you live in MD, I encourage you to engage in the important work of this groundbreaking commission. We will need your support when we submit our report and recommendations for reconciliation to the MD State legislature. If you live outside of MD, consider petitioning your state legislature to create a commission like this. As always, I am encouraged by the diversity of people who participated in this hearing. Don’t ever let anyone convince you that racial justice is a black versus white issue. There is room for everyone on the side of justice. Onward until victory is won and justice is done. You can keep up with the work of the MLTRC here: https://lnkd.in/eUq4W2gv #blm #blacklivesmatter #truthandreconciliation #historymatters #marylandlynchingtruthandreconciliationcommission #civilrights #socialjustice

The New York Times claims that soldiers should not use humor during war, arguing that it undermines dignity. In my opinion, the subject is much more nuance. There is humor intended to prevent wrongful acts in war and as a way to deal with the trauma, and there is humor that harms the human dignity -- how can we know what is right? I invite you to read my new piece... Link for the blog in the first comment

Dive into the pivotal moments of 1968 with our latest article! Explore the clash of ideals, Bobby Seale's unjust treatment, and the legacy of a trial that shaped a generation https://lnkd.in/dXP4Wi7G

Read the complete judgment here - https://lnkd.in/g_qRZ3D2

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In our latest issue "Blindness", author Hadley Freeman exposes the willingness of the left to justify Hamas' pogrom, which included credible accounts of rape, as well as kidnapping and murder. 📖 Follow us for exclusive insights on JQ256. COMING SOON Subscribe & Save: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQXKkvuZ

This is the latest installment in my new novel. This is THE novel of the pandemic and the one by which I claim Tom Wolfe's mantle. https://lnkd.in/eCKmeYc3