A Poem on Kneeling
New Pledge by Abigail Taylor Sit, kneel, stand, lie flat on your back. Let them all whine. You’re American. Prodigal children Remember the brother who felt more deserving. Workers in […]
A Poem on Privilege
Lucky Birth by Abigail Taylor Yesterday I wrestled with the type of meat I wanted on my sandwich, while Yemen’s children died of cholera; mothers saved their last crumb. Yesterday […]
Enough with the Destruction
‘The Resistance’ can count me out if all it seeks is destruction By Michael M. Barrick I am an old hippie who has no use for the ways of the […]
Next Arts Council Exhibit to Open Oct. 6
‘Wood You Be Still?!’ features Durham photographer and local artists LENOIR – The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce the art exhibit “Wood You Be Still?!” featuring artwork by Caldwell […]
In Memory of April Renee
This poem is shared in memory of our dear “little” sister, April Renee Ball (WVU ’84) who passed away on Aug. 30, 2017. You may read her obituary here. As David […]
American Health Care is an Industry, Not a System
Recognizing the distinction is essential to ensure access as a basic human right By Dr. Arthur M. Sherwood and Michael M. Barrick The United States Congress has no hope of […]
A Question for White Racists
What crimes are written on your skin? By Michael M. Barrick The Rev. William Apess, an ordained Methodist minister and Native American (he was part Pequot), put in writing the […]
