June

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Michelle Obama's deeply moving words

At the graduation ceremony of Tuskegee University, Michelle Obama spoke of the racial barriers facing African Americans and encouraged them to overcome discrimination.

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An American Indian should replace Jackson on the $20 bill

It would be fitting justice that Jackson should be replaced with a representative of the people he tried to exterminate.

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Bratton episode underlines need for diverse New York police force

 "This is a teachable moment that affirms that broken windows policing destroys lives and opportunities."

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America and race: 318,881,992 shades of grey

For far too long there has been such racial dissension and oppression in this country.

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Bikers and librarians: profiled in Central Texas

"You have to see yourself in the shoes of those accused. Or a biker's boots. Or a young man's Nikes. Even a librarian's orthopedic sneakers."

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A love story for Gay Pride Month, with Confederate flag

Rick heard my lecture about racism and what that starred and barred flag projected to the world.