Good morning! Happy Mother’s Day!
A number of stories and reports to consider this week. I present them chronologically.
1. I am a lifelong practicing Catholic but have never met a Black nun.
Black Catholic nuns: A compelling, overlooked history
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0e6adf427_134847a
2. With all the political ads deriding Bail Reform it is important that we understand the issue.
Racial disparity still issue in bail reform
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=2d32bbf3c_134847b
3. ERG participant Scott Rasmussen urges us to consider this news article stating “I am glad this at least appears to be coming to light. Certainly not enough and way overdue.”
Judge: Tulsa Race Massacre reparations suit can proceed
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0ccfa4077_134847d
4. LA hospital sued for racism in death of Black mother
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=216cad892_134847f
5. Reaction is slow when Black kids disappear
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0cff3c279_1348480
6. Asian women shut out of C-suite
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=107ce714d_1348480
Last but not least, Nannette Massey is presenting another program (see below) next Sunday on “White Privilege” . I recommend that you attend.
BEYOND the white echo chamber with Nanette D. Massey  “But MY ancestors never…” Because we don’t talk about the real and concrete history of the means put in place to place to advantage white people above everyone else in American history, white people continue to think there are exceptions in their personal stories that exempt them from the idea of privilege. “You don’t understand, my ancestors came here and worked from nothing.” No, no they didn’t. “You don’t understand, my ancestors didn’t get here until after the Civil War.” They still benefited from the racial set up in America. And you live on top of those gains today if you’re white no matter what your circumstances. Until we all get on the same page about that, even white folks with the best of intentions are just whistlin’ Dixie. At will donation $$ Register on Eventbrite HERE Too many white people are only talking about race in an “echo chamber” with other white people. Join writer Nanette D. Massey Sunday, 5/15, online with Zoom for real talk about race from a real world, unfiltered point of view.  NANETTEDMASSEY.COM |