The Old Ways of Anza-Borrego: A Journey Photographic

In his magnificent book The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot, Robert Macfarlane binds human imagination and endeavor to their … More

For Charly Leundeu Keunang aka Charley Saturmin Robinet aka Brother Africa

Does a rose by any other name not smell as sweet? Does a person that goes by another name cease … More

Questlove shares the amazing story of meeting Robin Williams in an elevator

He was a Roots fan too?!! Awesome body of work… tragic loss.

Imagine a better world in the new year…

As we enter the new year, and cross the threshold of what’s to come, talk of resolutions abounds. Yearnings to … More

Noche de Rábanos 2013

Festejando esta celebración oaxaqueña única con La Comunidad Tlacolulense en Los Ángeles (COTLA) Cobertura en inglés de radio KCRW: http://blogs.kcrw.com/whichwayla/2013/12/we-wish-you-a-merry-radish-california-oaxacans-celebrate-an-unusual-christmas-tradition … More

On Education: A Clarion Call from Howard Gardner

I first read this important article back in October. Since then I’ve been pondering the paradox of how, on the … More

normalcy

Originally posted on A walk with my camera:
It’s exactly a month since disaster struck and now the government and news outfits have been…

“Why are women and girls still held responsible for rape?”

CLICK HERE FOR: We Are Never “Asking For It”, a must-read article by Alane Miller Howell, Ph.D.

The Roots of L.A., or… Grandma Mason: 38 years enslaved, a lifetime of humanity

Right in the pulsing heart of downtown Los Angeles is an extraordinary memorial celebrating one of humanity’s greatest heroes: “Grandma” Bridget … More

This is not an aberration… yet.

I encountered this scene as I was on a morning walk today. I was contemplating some of the implications of … More