by Donald E. Williams | Aug 25, 2026 | Opinion
The recent tragic death of Professor Jason Arday, formerly of the University of Cambridge, weighs heavily on my heart. Arday was the youngest Black professor in Cambridge’s history. He also faced an extraordinary level of public and media scrutiny over his...
by Donald E. Williams | Aug 11, 2026 | Opinion
The ancient Greeks were quite concerned about justice in what they referred to as the polis—the city-state. Justice was one of the essential cardinal virtues, alongside wisdom, temperance, and courage. These virtues governed the activity of the soul, establishing the...
by Donald E. Williams | Jul 16, 2026 | Opinion
One of the most disquieting developments in contemporary America is the resurgence of ideas associated with the ”Lost Cause” narrative. The Lost Cause is a revisionist interpretation of American history that emerged after the Civil War and gained influence during...
by Donald E. Williams | Jul 8, 2026 | Opinion
The pursuit of knowledge is as old as humanity itself. In the first Genesis account of creation, Adam and Eve were tempted by the prospect of divine knowledge, desiring to be like Elohim, the God who fashioned humankind from the dust of the earth. Likewise, the...
by Donald E. Williams | Jun 10, 2026 | Opinion
In Greek mythology, there is the famous story of Icarus and his father, Daedalus, who escaped from Crete by flying on wings fashioned from feathers and wax. Before their flight, Daedalus warned his son not to fly too close to the sun. Yet intoxicated by the...
