Editorial

Bennett

TRUTH:

And it is not the first time that we have had to figure out how to metabolize our grief and fear in ways that did not immobilize us, but caused us to actualize our power to change the world.

PERSPECTIVE:

lived through horrors that were generational in scope and scale. They persisted through times when there was little chance of a better tomorrow, much less a better life – not even for their kids. Yet they responded to their lot in life by creating resistance movements, aid societies, educational and religious institutions, banks and co-ops, art forms, innovations and spiritual practices that continue to make our lives better today.

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Remember that their blood is our blood. Their strength is our strength. They are the ROOTS and we are their FRUITS.

PRAYER:

Right now it might do us some good to call upon our ancestors for wisdom, strength and guidance. Our foremothers and forefathers

We call upon our ancestors, those upon whom the sky fell. We call upon our ancestors who experienced all manner of degradation, humiliation, violation and death. We call upon our ancestors, people who swung from trees and were forced to live on their knees. We call upon our ancestors, many of whom persisted, survived and endured without destroying themselves or others. May whatever it is that nourished and sustained them come more fully alive in us. Ashe

by Malaika B. Horne

Malaika B. Horne

by Malaika B. Horne

I choose to reflect the times and the situations in which I find myself. How can you be an artist and not reflect the times?

I hope that you are doing well.

Edwin Way Teale said that The world’s favorite season is spring. All things seem possible in May.

As usual, there are so many possibilities for us to enjoy this month in St. Louis! We have some great festivals that I can’t wait to see again. Hopefully, you’ll join me in reveling in the Spring that has been created just for us, all of us.