by Tom DeWolf | Feb 24, 2010 | Books, Reviews, History, Genealogy
You can be part of a video tribute to historian, political activist and author Howard Zinn who recently passed away at age 87. Zinn is most famous for his status quo-challenging opus A People’s History of the United States, which tells the story of this country...
by Tom DeWolf | Feb 20, 2010 | History, Genealogy, Trauma and Healing
A few days ago I received an e-mail from Carla Bluntschli, who lives in Haiti. Carla is one of the co-founders of the N a Sonje Foundation; 25 years in the making, focused on transforming experiences in this sacred country. From the website: “N a Sonje” is...
by Tom DeWolf | Feb 1, 2010 | History, Genealogy, Race, Oppression, Privilege
Fifty years ago today, on February 1, 1960 in Greensboro, North Carolina, four A&T College freshmen students, Ezell Blair (Jibreel Khazan) Jr., David Richmond, Franklin McCain and Joseph McNeil walked into the downtown Woolworth’s store and sat down at the...
by Tom DeWolf | Jan 18, 2010 | Appearances by Tom, History, Genealogy
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” If he were alive today I know Dr. King’s focus would be on the tragedy that has taken place, and continues to unfold, in Haiti. Our thoughts, prayers, and money...
by Tom DeWolf | Dec 19, 2009 | Books, Reviews, History, Genealogy, Race, Oppression, Privilege, Trauma and Healing
Dr. Joy DeGruy (formerly Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary), author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, is a member of the Bahá’í faith community. Understanding this context breathes deeper meaning into Dr. DeGruy’s...
by Tom DeWolf | Oct 26, 2009 | History, Genealogy, Inheriting the Trade
I will be forever grateful to Ms. Myrlie Evers-Williams for providing the quote that occupies the top spot on the back of the book jacket for Inheriting the Trade. I am blessed and proud to know her and to call her my friend. Tomorrow, October 27, 2009, the National...
