In the past May Day, the beginning of May has been celebrated in honor of figures in mythology, various religions. The common theme is showing...[Read More]
Native American Issues
Articles The first time I experienced racism, I was 12 years old. It was such a horrible thing to feel and sense hatred. I was a...[Read More]
I read an article about an amazing group of Girl Scouts in Ohio (though technically all Girl Scout groups are amazing) who installed cabinets in...[Read More]
I’ve always been an avid reader. Before the days of tablets and cellphones, even Nintendo’s, my favorite occupiers of time were the great outdoors, my...[Read More]
When it seems as though we find ourselves in a world of binaries – the rich and the poor, the Democrats and the Republicans, the...[Read More]
I recently had the opportunity to interview my friend Crystal Weaver. She is a single mother who eats well, exercises at least 6 days a...[Read More]
When I moved to North Carolina by myself I came not knowing anyone here. I just wanted a change of scenery and North Carolina was...[Read More]
One of my favorite poets died recently — Mary Oliver. At the end of her poem “Summer Day” she challenges me, “Tell me, what is...[Read More]
There was nothing else I ever wanted to do than be a teacher. The thought of standing up in front of a classroom giving students...[Read More]
By Juanita Wilson, Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians “Happy Thanksgiving!” Every year, on and around the fourth Thursday of November, the signs come...[Read More]