Dykes on Bikes: Tales from Two Wheels Decades ago, I found the quote to live my life by: “Riding on a motorcycle can make you feel joyous, powerful, peaceful, frightened,…
By Dr. Tim Seelig– Have you ever wanted something bad enough to beg, borrow, or steal to get it? Be honest! It’s actually quite a good exercise. Take a moment…
By Donna Sachet– We remember a time when going out meant a carefully scheduled series of appearances, sometimes as many as 4–5 places in a single night, sometimes with a…
By Jewelle Gomez– In 1984, a year that has become iconic when considering speculation about the future of our planet, I saw the quixotic John Sayles film The Brother From…
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– Managing various identities involves complex dynamics that we are just beginning to understand and identify. Various authors have discussed acculturation and assimilation and have done so…
By Imani Rupert-Gordon– February is replete with obligatory Black History Month statements coming from corporations to politicians who actively work against Black communities most of the year and think of…
By David Landis– When it comes to great dining, many folks choose the well-known scene in San Francisco for its diversity, quality, and reputation. But Oakland, our neighbor across the…
Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “Besides getting a good deal on mattresses, exactly WHAT was the purpose of PRESIDENTS’ DAY…
By Jan Wahl– Why am I happy about the 2022 Oscar nominations? Four of my favorite movies of the year were nominated! My expectations were low, since I have adult,…
By Gary M. Kramer– The title of a new film, Compartment No. 6, refers to the second-class berth on a train that travels from Moscow to Murmansk. It is a…
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