Tag Archives: Made in America

A rap ode to whiteness?

Over the Labor Day weekend I went to Made in America in Philadelphia. Maybe I am a bit behind the times since I haven’t listened to Macklemore’s independent debut The Heist yet, but when I was watching him perform “Irish Celebration” I was uber uncomfortable yet perplexed at the same time…and for a number of […]

March on Washington 2013

On August 24, 2013 I attended the 50th anniversary of the MLK Jr. March on Washington with my 5-year-old daughter. It was probably one of the most beautiful events we’ve ever experienced together. I was amazed by the diversity at the march, the positivity and overall belief from those present in the fight for justice. […]