A Lament for Black Lives and Charleston’s Emanuel A.M.E. Church [blog/reflection]
O, Lord how many are our foes! For centuries many have rose up against us; And still we have to convince the world that Black Lives Matter. We cry for you O Lord to be a shield around us, to guard us from our enemies; But somehow, at times, your hedge of protection seems as if it is not there. O Lord our God, in you we take refuge; save us fromREAD MOREPresident Obama Speaks on Trayvon Martin [Video/Blog]
One week after the trial, President Obama Speaks on Trayvon Martin. President Obama lays out the context for how African Americans view the case. Anyone who does not understand the African American context after this unscripted speech may be a lost cause. I’m sure President Obama’s opponents will only use this speech to block him from accomplishing some of his second term goals.