Not so long ago – Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
America has lost two of its most endeared trailblazers over the last few weeks, Betty White and Sidney Poitier. At ages 99 and 94, respectively, we weren’t ready for their […]
Reenvisioning Justice
Today was a historic moment for our nation. Garry Brown, Tennessee District Attorney, announced that he has re-opened the investigation into the 1940 murder of whom some have identified as […]
Gratitude Leftovers – Part II
A Belated Happy Birthday to Elbert Williams
Gratitude Leftovers Part I
Leslie had the seminal experience of testifying to the Tennessee Legislature on the lynching of her great grand uncle and voting rights activist Elbert Williams and its effect on subsequent generations of her family.
Life is a Good Idea
Three years ago exactly, I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite poets: Ms. Nikki Giovanni. She came to one of our favorite local bookstores, Nicola’s, in promotion […]
Thankful Thursdays: Are you happy?
Originally appeared on February 20, 2013 Monday I had a rotten day. I was sick with a head cold, sorting through personal finances, everything I scheduled for the day turned […]
Thank You Veterans
Veterans’ Day, unlike Memorial Day, is for all (this world and the next) those who sacrificed their freedom at any point to secure ours. My Promise to myself, my country, […]
NAACP President Cornell Brooks Speaks Tonight on CNN
Watch NAACP President @CornellWBrooks speak about new challenges and concerns in Civil Rights with @wolfblitzer on CNN tonight at 6 p.m. pic.twitter.com/GeXwUGJmWY — NAACP (@NAACP) November 10, 2016
A Moment to Say Thanks
In July 2013, three young women were discovered after being kidnaped for years. The YouTube video statement, submitted by Cleveland kidnap survivors Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight was […]
Why We Need Diverse Books
Last night I showed @oaklibrary‘s pic to my wife & she immediately started crying, just like I did when I saw it, pic.twitter.com/ra6OjF72tv — Mike Jung (@Mike_Jung) May 2, 2014 […]
Remembering Rwanda
“22 years ago marked the start of 100 of the darkest days in human history. 1 million people were killed in the Rwandan Genocide.” – Join the #Kwibuka20 Orbit What a difference twenty years makes. I believe […]
TRU STORY EXCLUSIVE: If Flags Could Talk
Tru Story Exclusive: About Elbert Williams If Flags Could Talk: Written and Curated by Leslie McGraw Thank you for tuning into the Tru Story blog series: About Elbert […]
TRU STORY EXCLUSIVE: A Seventy Five Year Old Lie pt 2
Tru Story Exclusive: About Elbert Williams A Seventy Five Year Old Lie: Part II by Leslie McGraw Elbert Williams Historical Marker Unveiling on June 20 Photo courtesy of Sharon Hayes. […]
TRU STORY EXCLUSIVE: A Seventy Five Year Old Lie pt I
Tru Story Exclusive: About Elbert Williams Elbert Williams is shown on the top row. On the bottom (l to r) are Medgar Evers, James Chaney, and Emmet Till. A Seventy […]
TRU STORY EXCLUSIVE: THE STOLEN LEGACY OF ELBERT WILLIAMS
Tru Story Exclusive: About Elbert Williams The Stolen Legacy of Elbert Williams by Leslie McGraw Elbert Williams is shown on the top row. On the bottom (l to r) are Medgar […]
TRU STORY EXCLUSIVE: Let Us All Seek Justice for Elbert
Tru Story Exclusive: About Elbert Williams Let us All Seek Justice for Elbert by Guest Blogger, Jim Emison Attorney Jim Emison, TN Cold Case Investigative Lawyer Thank you for tuning […]
Ann Arbor Speaks Out
05/18/2015 (Repost) Open Letter to the Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission On Nov. 10, 2014 Aura Rosser, a local African American artist and mother of three, was shot and killed by […]
What Peace Looks Like on a Thursday
The last time I opened this blog up was to post a blog entry on inequality for Blog Action Day. I wanted to write about how inequality always adds this […]
Giving Tuesday was a Success
Yesterday, was Giving Tuesday. So far, local results are showing: *COTS (Coalition of Temporary Shelter in Detroit, Michigan) received a $25,000 donation from someone who was inspired by Giving Tuesday. * ATAMI […]
YPSILANTI: Parkridge Center Joe Dulin Community Day boosts pride
Ypsilanti Courier newsThursday, August 29, 2013 By Leslie [email protected]: @LesGo4It Southside Ypsilanti’s Parkridge Park was home to the 2nd Parkridge Summer Festival and Joe Dulin Community Day on Saturday, Aug. […]