In case you haven't been following my blog from the beginning, you should know that my husband is an African-American descendant of slaves. That means that his perspective on the news is still very different from mine, so the things that grab his attention are things I often would never otherwise read.
I am very nervous when I approach Black folk on MLK Blvd because the first obstacle I face is explaining to them the common ground that I share with them, which almost always mandates that I tell them about my own "othering" process. To do that effectively without lying I can't get around the fact that I am married to an African-American descendant of slaves.
This news story explains a great deal about why I am so apprehensive doing this. The article won't exactly be "news" to the Black community, but it should help to indicate the need...and the possibility...for change.
The picture is taken from a cell phone shot sent to one of the teens that Bishop Eddie Long traveled with, and who is one of his accusers.
The picture is taken from a cell phone shot sent to one of the teens that Bishop Eddie Long traveled with, and who is one of his accusers.
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