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Room with a view: James Madison for Black History Month

On: February 7, 2021

I want to publish a quote from James Madison in celebration of Black History Month, at the risk of being accused of… cultural insensitivity. What could a white slave-owning planter from Virginia have to say that speaks to Blacks about their own history? He had this to say: It were …continue reading

In memoriam: September 11, 2001

By: Shelley Henderson

On: September 11, 2019

In: Calendar, Coast Guard, History, Military

Whatever your faith persuasion, from devout to nothing at all, spare some moments today for remembering September 11, 2001. Psalm 143, a penitental psalm for the victims LORD, hear my prayer; in your faithfulness listen to my pleading; answer me in your righteousness. Do not enter into judgment with your …continue reading