Tag Archives: Black Lives Matter

Poem: Say Their Names

Posted on October 14, 2022 by hermitsdoor

Billie Holiday confronted her audiencesWhen she sang of “Strange Fruit” to illustrateThe dominant culture’s assault on black bodies.She did not name the fruit of black men lynchedFor offending white authorities withPerceived crimes primarily of being black. Today we say their … Continue reading →

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From the Bookshelf: Resurrection Hope, by Kelly Brown Douglas

Posted on May 6, 2022 by hermitsdoor

I am in awe of cathedrals. May that be on an architectural level, entering a building that has existed for hundreds if not a thousand years. May that be on an artistic level, to stroll through the chapels and nave … Continue reading →

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From the Bookshelf: Farming While Black, Leah Penniman

Posted on November 29, 2020 by hermitsdoor

Let’s start with a quiz to establish essential knowledge and philosophy for reading Mrs. Penniman’s “Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land” “Food Apartheid” is: a) a system of organizing one’s garden, pantry, and menu plans b) a system of … Continue reading →

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From the Bookshelf: 1919, Eve L. Ewing

Posted on November 7, 2020 by hermitsdoor

For whatever alignment of the stars, with the Black Lives Maters protests after George Floyds’ death, I happened to read a cartoon by an African American cartoonist which dropped the phrase “Red Summer”. I did not know the reference. Then, … Continue reading →

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Farm Life: The Food Industrial Agricultural Complex

Posted on September 7, 2020 by hermitsdoor

I will admit that I think of gardening in our culture as a solitary activity. For many households, this might be a solitary family unit, but more likely one member of the family who enjoys being outside, tending to some … Continue reading →

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From the Bookshelf: Jacob Lawrence: The Migration Series

Posted on September 4, 2020 by hermitsdoor

In order to understand the Red Summer of 1919, we must understand the great migration of African-Americans from the southern states to the norther cities. In order to understand this relocation of people, race, and culture, we must understand Jim … Continue reading →

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