Banned Books: Resources and Reflections
Reflections on censorship and the banning of books.
Reflections on censorship and the banning of books.
Article read by the author There’s a lively debate going on right now as to whether school students should be taught the history of slavery in the United States. Parents are making a reasonable case for refraining from getting into slavery with their kids. It seems reasonable to spare students from learning about whippings, the …
This post reflects on the question whether America has really made significant progress in racial justice. It uses Carol Anderson’s book, White Rage. It also includes three infographics which illustrate forces that have pushed back against the progress and empowerment of African Americans.
I’m just now becoming acquainted with Chris Hedges, who is a Presbyterian Minister and the son of a Presbyterian minister. More importantly, Chris is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. He has spent the bulk of his career in war zones around the globe. More recently, he teaches in various prisons in New Jersey. I found …
I’m pleased to speak for First Presbyterian Church today to welcome you, our teachers from the Berta Weathersbee Elementary School. Your principal is here, she’s a good friend of our congregation. I want to salute you for your leadership and obvious love of teaching. And…your teaching of love. When I was last with you at …