Taking Time

The notion of slowing down and stepping back to reflect in the moment runs anathema to current emphasis on competition, accountability and testing. In the words of Susan Smalley, co-author of Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness, “The dominant American culture validates virtually mindless productivity, busyness, speed, and efficiency. The last thing […]

A Conversation With Gregory Christie

from The Palm of My Heart: Poetry by African American Children by Davida Adedjouma from The Palm of My Heart: Poetry by African American Children by Davida Adedjouma Cameron Brooks: Thanks for talking with me today. Right after graduating from college, my sister moved to New York, and quickly found herself in some precarious situations. […]


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