Category Archives: Civil Rights History

Black Lives Matter: Stand Up!

Posted on June 9, 2020 by lisakwinkler

I grieve for the black lives lost to police brutality. I seethe about the disparity in loss of black lives to Covid-19 compared to everyone else. I loathe income inequality and lack of educational opportunity. I can’t imagine the fear … Continue reading →

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New York City: Art & Theater

Posted on October 4, 2019 by lisakwinkler

  Just my luck the day  we had theater tickets in New York City the temperatures climbed to the mid- 90’s—a record for October. I’d planned to stop in to a couple exhibits before dinner and wasn’t going to let … Continue reading →

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Facing History: Removing Statues

Posted on April 18, 2018 by lisakwinkler

A statue of Dr. J. Marion Sims (1813-1883) was removed from New York City’s Central Park yesterday, after holding court for 84 years. Sims, dubbed “the father of gynecology,” performed surgical experiments on female slaves without anesthesia. His statue will … Continue reading →

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on April 4, 2018 by lisakwinkler

I just started reading Mitch Landrieu’s  In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History. Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans since 2010 whose term ends this May, shares his personal reflections about the city’s decision to take down four Confederate … Continue reading →

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Four Books & A Movie

Posted on October 15, 2017 by lisakwinkler

When asked about what he looks for in a novel, actor and writer Tom Hanks told the New York Times, “ Authenticity. I want to see the world accurately, and history examined is search of the details of truth.” Hanks’ … Continue reading →

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Books for Young Activists: Never too Early

Posted on February 1, 2017 by lisakwinkler

As a grandparent, I’m finding it difficult explaining current events to our grandchildren. They’re aware of the election results and know where we stand. They hear rumors from classmates about what may or may not happen. We try to avoid … Continue reading →

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NYC Women’s March

Posted on January 22, 2017 by lisakwinkler

Yesterday I joined thousands of others- women, men, families, children and dogs in New York City for the Women’s March. As soon as my friends and I left the train station, we felt the energy of the march. We walked … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Passover

Posted on April 18, 2016 by lisakwinkler

In kitchens around the world this week people are planning and preparing for their Passover celebrations starting Friday, April 22. The holiday commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The meal, the Seder, includes the retelling … Continue reading →

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July 4th: Gun Control NOW

Posted on July 4, 2015 by lisakwinkler

It’s a rainy 4th of July here in northeastern Pennsylvania. I’m making a pasta salad to bring to our friends later; a combination of vegetables and seasonings. I’m listening to a panoply of patriotic music  aired by the local NPR … Continue reading →

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Anne, Frida & Harvey: Civil Rights

Posted on June 12, 2015 by lisakwinkler

I’m always game to see art, whether on stage, on film, in museums or galleries. I appreciate old masters and new talent; I love viewing the world through artists’ visions. Yesterday I fit in two events, on the surface perhaps … Continue reading →

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