by Tom DeWolf | Nov 11, 2009 | Appearances by Tom, Inheriting the Trade, Traces of the Trade
A three-hour program designed for educators who teach in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will begin with a screening of the abridged classroom version of the Emmy-nominated film Traces of the Trade, followed by a panel discussion led by National Museum of...
by Tom DeWolf | Nov 3, 2009 | Books, Reviews
I read a lot of books. I can’t remember when I have been more satisfied after finishing–or more excited to recommend–a book than I was with The Help by Kathryn Stockett. My wife’s reading club selected The Help and Lindi thought I would like...
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...
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 | Oct 14, 2009 | Appearances by Tom, Inheriting the Trade
One of the services I offer to reading clubs as an author is that, if we can work out the scheduling, I’ll meet with groups who have read Inheriting the Trade in person, via Skype, speaker phone, or I will respond to questions/comments that clubs send me in...
by Tom DeWolf | Oct 11, 2009 | Books, Reviews
I was watching Book TV last weekend, as I occasionally do (I should watch it more often–I really learn a lot about the stories behind current books that may be well worth reading), and was completely mesmerized by a 75-minute panel discussion regarding The...
by Tom DeWolf | Oct 5, 2009 | Appearances by Tom, Healthy Living, Race, Oppression, Privilege
Aloha My wife Lindi and I recently vacationed at one of our favorite places on earth: Maui, Hawaii (love those free flights via air miles!). We stayed for several days with two of our dearest friends, Allison and L. David. I wrote to Dave prior to our coming asking if...
by Tom DeWolf | Oct 4, 2009 | Appearances by Tom, Author Stuff, Writing
My wife Lindi and I have made an investment toward establishing and supporting my career as an author and public speaker–and doing outreach in support of undoing racism and other forms of oppression–since late 2005. One of the challenges we face is...
by Tom DeWolf | Oct 2, 2009 | Books, Reviews
I recently read two books for very different reasons. I never imagined how much they would have in common. Folks who know me–or who have read my book Inheriting the Trade–know that my focus in the area of social justice is on issues of race. When I speak...
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...
