by Tom DeWolf | Oct 23, 2009 | Other Musings, Trauma and Healing
Last November I was privileged to participate with my dear friend and colleague Juanita Brown in a presentation before the Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina. Juanita worked for CES for a time. It is through her that I learned of...
by Tom DeWolf | Sep 24, 2009 | Other Musings
My dad suggested today that I read the cover story in the most recent issue of Sports Illustrated called “Tigertown.” I did. You should too. Detroit, Michigan has been hit harder and longer by the economic downturn than a 95-MPH fastball tagged by Manny...
by Tom DeWolf | Jul 16, 2009 | Author Stuff, Writing, Movies, Reviews, Other Musings
Last time I was in New York I stayed with my friend Kibra Yohannes. She thought I should write an article about documentary films that have inspired me for the website of the organization she works for. Next thing I know I’m hearing from Kasmore Rhedrick, the...
by Tom DeWolf | Jun 11, 2009 | History, Genealogy, Other Musings, Race, Oppression, Privilege
Obama bends over so the son of a White House staff member can pat his head during a family visit to the Oval Office May 8, 2009. The youngster wanted to see if the President’s haircut felt like his own. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) I’ve...
by Tom DeWolf | Apr 20, 2009 | Other Musings
Each morning I receive a “note from the Universe” to begin my day with a reminder of life’s magic and divinity, that dreams come true, all things are possible, and that my thoughts become things (so choose good thoughts). Since appearing on...
by Tom DeWolf | Dec 24, 2008 | Other Musings, Peacebuilding
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-adha, Bodhi Day, Kwanzaa, or simply pray and live for truth, mercy, justice, and peace, I offer you two minutes of Bob Marley’s gift to the world–presented by artists from around the world through Playing...