The contrast between the goodness one person, Bryan Stevenson, can affect through his commitment to positively influence humanity, and the evil another (trump) can have to senselessly wreck domestic and global order could not be more stark. This story of courage, compassion and the pursue of justice makes me feel hopeful. Thank you, Ken.
Thanks for putting a giant spotlight on “Just Mercy” and the great work of Byron Stevenson. For anybody who wants to dig a little deeper on this issue, I recall that 60 Minutes did a powerful piece that should be easily accessible online. And, more generally on the mistreatment of blacks, an up to date book that just this past week won a Pulitzer Prize is “James”, rewriting Hick Finn. Then, for me, even more enlightening is a book about race at the (race) track, “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks. Both are fictional books on slavery but “Horse” incorporates a lot of astounding true developments.
In the last couple years I've read several books on “Black history”
And it's clear since Civil War time and before that of course it was systematically created an environment to believe people of color or lesser people
Even Thomas Jefferson had some comment about it. Ever forget what he said exactly, but he compared whites to blacks and said they were not as smart. But if you look deeper into his comment he ignored the fact that they were not allowed to learn how to read lacked education and so on
Another book pulling it out that if there was any illustration of a person of color in the media it always depicted them in mockish silly images
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Hmpy trmpedo and pos_tfnKKK need to be tried for treason
If you want and even deeper, more meaningful experience visit The Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice - the lynching memorial - in Montgomery, Alabama.
New Orleans Times Times Picayune had a front page story on Whitney Plantation explaining how Trump administration had cut some $350,000 in grants to the historic site. Executive director said they were already operating a $5 million operation on a $3 million budget.
I hope "Elsie" Stefanik keeps shooting herself in the foot with her shenanigans like the Saratoga Schools investigation.... she's an incompetent empty suit!!!!
How wonderful that you saw Bryan Stevenson in person! I read his book in 2016 and was just totally impressed with this man and how much he had accomplished and now, years later, he continues to be a remarkable person. I just looked at a review I wrote at the time and said that if I were beginning my work life and wondering what my life's work should be, there would be no better choice than working with Bryan Stevenson. Your column title was exactly right...he is definitely a hero.
Inspiring stuff. “I hope that real love and truth are stronger in the end than any evil or misfortune in the world.” - Charles Dickens
Keep hope alive. 🖖
If Trump isn’t a dictator he sure is acting like one…..
The contrast between the goodness one person, Bryan Stevenson, can affect through his commitment to positively influence humanity, and the evil another (trump) can have to senselessly wreck domestic and global order could not be more stark. This story of courage, compassion and the pursue of justice makes me feel hopeful. Thank you, Ken.
Bryan Stevenson is an example for us all. He makes every politician in Washington look like useless tools.
Just Mercy is a book I wish everyone would read.
I had a hard time putting it down. It is a quick read.
Thanks for putting a giant spotlight on “Just Mercy” and the great work of Byron Stevenson. For anybody who wants to dig a little deeper on this issue, I recall that 60 Minutes did a powerful piece that should be easily accessible online. And, more generally on the mistreatment of blacks, an up to date book that just this past week won a Pulitzer Prize is “James”, rewriting Hick Finn. Then, for me, even more enlightening is a book about race at the (race) track, “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks. Both are fictional books on slavery but “Horse” incorporates a lot of astounding true developments.
In the last couple years I've read several books on “Black history”
And it's clear since Civil War time and before that of course it was systematically created an environment to believe people of color or lesser people
Even Thomas Jefferson had some comment about it. Ever forget what he said exactly, but he compared whites to blacks and said they were not as smart. But if you look deeper into his comment he ignored the fact that they were not allowed to learn how to read lacked education and so on
Another book pulling it out that if there was any illustration of a person of color in the media it always depicted them in mockish silly images
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Hmpy trmpedo and pos_tfnKKK need to be tried for treason
If you want and even deeper, more meaningful experience visit The Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice - the lynching memorial - in Montgomery, Alabama.
I'm at the Grand Canyon now so maybe next year
But I would question your “meaningful” because the Whitney plantation was meaningful I don't know how you would put one about the other
Haven't been to Whitney, but in terms of visceral reaction don't recall every having such a powerful experience.
Nor have I been to the place you mentioned
I'm guessing I've read more about racism in America
Been to a Whitney plantation
Then probably all the Maga Hmpy trmpedo supporters combine
New Orleans Times Times Picayune had a front page story on Whitney Plantation explaining how Trump administration had cut some $350,000 in grants to the historic site. Executive director said they were already operating a $5 million operation on a $3 million budget.
in all the evil.... I think no one is pointing out how racist the hmpy trmpedo administration is
Per DNA evidence, Jefferson “sired ” possibly all 6 children of his slave-concubine Sally Hemmings…
And if you haven't been to Monticello lately, they are fulling embracing that reality these days which is nice to see.
Sire= raped
And I think he trained one of his grandchildren with a slave to be his cook
Sometimes friend John Adams frowned on the behavior
There were some moral founding fathers
I look forward to reading, "Just Mercy".
I hope "Elsie" Stefanik keeps shooting herself in the foot with her shenanigans like the Saratoga Schools investigation.... she's an incompetent empty suit!!!!
Soooo how do we translate this poll into action?????
Good people doing good work.. even more challenging with the tRump regime.
Nonexistent in Trump administration.
How wonderful that you saw Bryan Stevenson in person! I read his book in 2016 and was just totally impressed with this man and how much he had accomplished and now, years later, he continues to be a remarkable person. I just looked at a review I wrote at the time and said that if I were beginning my work life and wondering what my life's work should be, there would be no better choice than working with Bryan Stevenson. Your column title was exactly right...he is definitely a hero.
Just an impressive, impressive person, not only as a speaker, but in his mission in life.
I wish 52% of voters realized what a danger the Seditionist-in-Chief is to America.
I should add that Bryan Stevenson is a welcome addition to how law is practiced in America.
Especially, considering what we are seeing at the big lawfirms.
Question: Are you stating that the current administration won a case against the Maine DOE?
NO, they lost.