The Emmet Till recount is heartbreaking and poignant. I can't imagine how it must have felt to grow up in such a time. Well said Andrew, I'm here as a fan and reader of your work first, but also as a learner and of yours and so many peoples struggles in the face of unlawful and cruel horrors. We as humanity have come far, but have so much further to go.
Thanks for taking the time to read and share your kind thoughts, David. Yes, we have definitely come far. No question. And as the saying goes, we have to keep on keeping on.
“And it is no exaggeration to say we lived in the shadow of the Emmett Till murder for the rest of my growing up years.”
I can’t imagine how every black parent must’ve have felt after this happened. Your personal anecdote about your mother’s reaction to the white girl’s picture was totally understandable.
Today I understand her reaction completely. It’s a good thing time gives us a chance to learn a few things. The fact that Emmett Till was not allowed the benefits of time makes his lynching all the more tragic. And his killers all the more reprehensible.
Thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. I really appreciate it.
It is so deep. It's like trying to cut the rot out of an apple, only to find that it is so deep in the core that it seems impossible without destroying the fruit. I don't know what to say.
Well you’ve said quite a bit right there. I think the rot may be deeper in some places than others. But I’m here to bear witness. Thanks for reading and weighing in. It means a lot.
For a while, during the George Floyd protests, I thought we’d already taken that generational leap. But I also felt that way when Obama was elected. I’m sure we’re inching towards a more equitable world. But for every inch forward we seem to take two steps back. Thanks for reading and weighing in.
The Emmet Till recount is heartbreaking and poignant. I can't imagine how it must have felt to grow up in such a time. Well said Andrew, I'm here as a fan and reader of your work first, but also as a learner and of yours and so many peoples struggles in the face of unlawful and cruel horrors. We as humanity have come far, but have so much further to go.
Thanks for taking the time to read and share your kind thoughts, David. Yes, we have definitely come far. No question. And as the saying goes, we have to keep on keeping on.
“And it is no exaggeration to say we lived in the shadow of the Emmett Till murder for the rest of my growing up years.”
I can’t imagine how every black parent must’ve have felt after this happened. Your personal anecdote about your mother’s reaction to the white girl’s picture was totally understandable.
Today I understand her reaction completely. It’s a good thing time gives us a chance to learn a few things. The fact that Emmett Till was not allowed the benefits of time makes his lynching all the more tragic. And his killers all the more reprehensible.
Thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. I really appreciate it.
It is so deep. It's like trying to cut the rot out of an apple, only to find that it is so deep in the core that it seems impossible without destroying the fruit. I don't know what to say.
Well you’ve said quite a bit right there. I think the rot may be deeper in some places than others. But I’m here to bear witness. Thanks for reading and weighing in. It means a lot.
A thoughtful analysis of the current situation in the “awards world”. Will it take another generation for things to become more equitable?
For a while, during the George Floyd protests, I thought we’d already taken that generational leap. But I also felt that way when Obama was elected. I’m sure we’re inching towards a more equitable world. But for every inch forward we seem to take two steps back. Thanks for reading and weighing in.
Awards aren't about excellence. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Thanks for reading and commenting. I appreciate it a lot.