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Sara Mitchell Parsons: 1912-2011
My beloved grandmother, Sara Mitchell Parsons, died this month at age 99. She was remarkable in so many ways – a courageous, tenacious civil rights hero and education advocate as well as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She … Continue reading
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Morocco Madness: Vigilantes Nab, Pummel Thief Who Robbed Me
Ourika, Morocco – The pickpocket struck in a flash, triggering chaos that left me dazed, bloodied, and bruised. The thief suffered far worse: Local heroes chased down and beat him, pelting him with rocks before hauling him to a nearby … Continue reading
The Top Five Reasons the U.S. Should End Its Cuba Travel Ban
Our U.S. government permits us to travel anywhere and everywhere in the world, right? Wrong. By U.S. government edict, Cuba is the only country off limits to virtually all Americans. The U.S. government allows Cuban-Americans and a few others to … Continue reading
My Hammer Forum Speech on the Media, Money, and Politics
Last night, I participated in a spirited UCLA/Hammer Museum Forum entitled “And the Winner is… The TV Networks.” Here is how event host and moderator Ian Masters framed the discussion: With a large portion of the money that politicians raise … Continue reading
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