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Black History: Brotherhood

Posted onFebruary 4, 2018May 30, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

There are many negative media images about black boys and men. However, I know black men who are being the village to our youth. I grew up watching the men in my neighborhood reach out to young kids in the community. If they were hanging out, Read More …

CategoriesLifestyle, Race, Relationships, Tributes

MLK50 – Assassination of MLK

Posted onJanuary 14, 2018March 1, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

2019 Update: Republican Congressman Steve King said, “White nationalist, white supremacist, western civilization – how did that language become offensive?” A few days later other Republicans spoke out. However, for years King had been known to use racist language. The new face of the Republican party includes Read More …

CategoriesPolitics, Race, Tributes

Bud Billiken Parade

Posted onAugust 10, 2016June 9, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

As a kid growing up in Chicago, I always looked forward to the Bud Billiken Parade. It signaled back to school, but also highlighted talent in the black community. Black dignataries, celebrities, athletes, musicians, and marching bands from across the nation would come to the Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Tributes

Charleston Emanuel AME Church

Posted onJune 19, 2015August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I  waited until I went home to let my tears flow. God, how is this possible in 2015? Prayers to the victims’ families and parishioners of this historic church. I am at a loss for words. Therefore, I will share Jon Stewart’s monologue. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/18/jon-stewart-charleston-no-jokes_n_7618110.html

CategoriesPolitics, Politics, Race, Religion, Tributes

A Song of Freedom

Posted onFebruary 4, 2015August 10, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Too often, the month of February is relegated to reruns of Alex Haley’s Roots on television and commercials with companies saluting black leaders. In the 1980s, there was a slogan: “It’s a black thing. You won’t understand.” History is not a black thing. It is an Read More …

CategoriesPolitics, Politics, Race, Tributes

Mandela: Legend, Inspiration, Man

Posted onDecember 6, 2013August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

It is rare that I am at a loss for words. However, I struggle to properly phrase the loss humanity has experienced. We love legends – Leonidas and his stand at Thermopylae, Gandhi’s humility crumbling British reign over India, King’s stand against the great USA Read More …

CategoriesInspiration, Politics, Politics, Tributes

To Boston with love

Posted onApril 16, 2013August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

It is said that the true test of a relationship is how one responds to tragedy. In a previous post, I mentioned how America is like a big family of extended relatives. https://ronda-isms.com/uncategorized/real-america/ Like most families, we fuss and argue, but in the end, we Read More …

CategoriesPolitics, Politics, Tributes

Martin Luther King Jr: Honoring the Man, His Dream & the American Dream

Posted onJanuary 16, 2013January 26, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

2019 Update: In 2013, some whispered there is no racism in America because we have a black president. Yet, President Barack Obama, his wife, FLOTUS Michelle, and daughters were ridiculed and had monkey caricatures made of them. This weekend in the nation’s capital, a Native Read More …

CategoriesPolitics, Politics, Race, Tributes

Sandy Hook Elementary

Posted onDecember 14, 2012August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

My heart and prayers go out to the victims, survivors, responders, and everyone involved at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  It’s a week before Christmas and this happens.  I am nostalgic this time of year, but this happens and you’re reminded that we don’t live in Read More …

CategoriesPolitics, Politics, Tributes

9/11 Homage to New Yorkers

Posted onSeptember 6, 2011September 25, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I am now a New Yorker.  However, on 9/11/2011 I am not. I was not here on 9/11/2001 to experience what New Yorkers endured.  I vividly recall where I was and what I was doing when it happened.  I was working as a contract attorney Read More …

CategoriesNew York City, Politics, Tributes

Why Celebrate Black History Month

Posted onFebruary 6, 2011August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

For readers that have not been singled out for being part of an ethnic group or the color of your skin, this may be hard for you to understand.  However, when the world around you says that everything about you is wrong: your skin color, Read More …

CategoriesPolitics, Politics, Race, Tributes

Black History is American History

Posted onFebruary 1, 2011March 1, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

2019 Update: As some murmur about why we have a MLK holiday and Black History Month, the Guardian reports, “the FBI investigated a civil rights organization for potential “conspiracy” against the “rights” of the “Ku Klux Klan” and white supremacists” and the rise of the Proud Boys (organizers of Read More …

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