Continuing the Celebration of Juneteenth: Understanding Critical Race Theory

This past weekend we celebrated Juneteenth, with events across most major U.S. cities. It brings this author great pleasure to write about this holiday as it is now almost recognized by this country for what it should be – a national holiday. However, as in many instances when it comes to our history and present,

Celebrating Jewish Heritage Month

May is full of celebrations. Along with celebrating AAPI Heritage, which I wrote about last week, we also celebrate Jewish Heritage this month, which is dear to my heart. By birth. I am a Jew born to a Jewish mother. However, my father was Methodist so the religious aspect was not prevalent in my home.

Honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month By Healing Our History

May has been designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. Both groups have uniquely impacted our American culture. Our country has only improved by having both cultures embedded in our collective history. Yet, many people still see both Asian Americans and people of Jewish faith as a curse