by Starlette Thomas | May 31, 2022 | Opinion
Where’s my mother supposed to go grocery shopping now? The mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, that took 10 souls and permanently injured three others continues to take away from this predominately African American community. Now, she must change her schedule, drive...
by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | May 26, 2022 | Opinion
I heard two quick, loud pops. One, right after the other. “Pop, pop!” My whole body froze as I took in the faces of those sitting next to me. Their eyes had widened with shock and fear. But it only lasted for a split second. Then there was relief, followed by...
by Starlette Thomas | May 18, 2022 | Opinion
“Starlette! There’s been a shooting at TOPS and mama’s not answering her phone!” This is how I learned about the most recent mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. The youngest of three children, my sister was crying and concerned that our mother, who had left to go...
by Fred Guttman | Oct 31, 2018 | Opinion
We are all recoiling in shock and horror at the murder of 11 Jews at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. This occurred in a congregation whose very name has the word “life” in it. The attack occurred on the Jewish Sabbath, which Jewish people call Shabbat. When...
by Jeanie Miley | Apr 24, 2007 | Opinion
Reeling from the shock of another senseless act of violence, we search for “reasons” to comfort ourselves. We seem to feel safer if we can find someone or something to blame. People blame the legal system, gun dealers, the media, psychiatrists and school...
