“I’m a human being . . . I am not a mascot!” The Native American woman stood before the TV cameras, angry, insulted and ready to make Read more...
Author: Amy Bryant
It was not Black History month, but as I looked out over the crowd of faces, I was filled to overflowing with pride. Every shade of black Read more...
A teenage girl is dead: life had become unbearable as she attempted to cope with the aftermath of the Parkland violence. She lost the battle of survivorship Read more...
Here in Safety Harbor, Carlos Rolon has not been able ignore the continued suffering in Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria. Known affectionately as Chino by our literary Read more...
A phenomenon of browning is spreading worldwide. The horrific massacre of New Zealand Muslims brought it into focus for me this past week. As an American woman Read more...
To support my sanity and my positive view of life, I’ve taken up the practice of vacationing from the news. Rather than being glued to the networks Read more...
A little tyke came speeding by on a two-wheeler with the confidence of a racing pro. Most children his age need tricycles, or at best a bike Read more...
“In crucial things, unity, In important things, diversity, In all things, generosity.” . . . George H. W. Bush They stood side-by-side. Two Republicans, three Democrats. Four Read more...
Each morning, I look up to the heavens and give thanks to God. At the same time, a Muslim woman starts her day in thankfulness to Allah. Read more...
Is our criminal justice system based on punishment for life, or restitution/debt paid? When I was a kid, I watched westerns and rooted for my cowboy heroes Read more...