The guilty verdict in the George Floyd murder trial isn’t about police reform or political reform. It’s about personal reform. It’s recognizing that murder is murder whoever does it and that justice represented as “blind and balancing scales” has been out of balance for people of color for a very long time. The verdict is about individuals. People have to care enough about other people to make the right and good choice when confronted with any crime against their fellow man especially murder, the most monstrous. It may mean forgoing privilege, or turning the other cheek or simply standing up, but it needs to be done if we are all to move up, not simply forward. Some folks are extolling this a a milestone or turning point. We need to continue to work, and work diligently towards a society that recognizes and accepts equality for everyone. It’s not the line in the sand. It’s the continued journey.
Black History Month
History doesn’t matter to the man who has to feed his family tomorrow. What matters are the actions he must take today.
This banner was flown by the NAACP’s NYC office from 1920-1938 every time a black person was lynched I’m America. Even once was too much. Most importantly, we most stop the continued “lynchings”.
Serengeti Tea & Spices
I’m a coffee guy and an occasional tea drinker so even though it was about 6pm I would have opted for a cup of coffee. I am glad I didn’t. Serengeti Tea and Spices is incredible. Such a great vibe from top to bottom. Even the play list was super cool. The staff was friendly and helpful and I was lucky enough to meet the owner and chat with him for a moment. He’s a very nice guy living in Harlem running a family business. You can’t beat that. I picked up some of the ginger turmeric rooibos tea but need to go back there to get tips on how to best prepare it. Hmm, maybe that’s just and excuse to go again. Really, you don’t need an excuse Just go. You’ll be glad you did!
Fried Chicken & Philosophy 