Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant It has now been five years since the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, a tragedy that became a catalyst for urgent conversations and action on race, justice, and equality in the United States and across the globe. The haunting image of Floyd’s final moments, with officer […]
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An Open Letter to Assata Shakur: What I Wish I Could Have Said
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Dear Assata, Now that you have passed, there are so many things I wish I could have said to you, words left unspoken, thoughts left unsaid. Your death marks the end of a life that was as fiercely contested as it was deeply inspiring. You were more than a […]
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Show Them: The High-Stakes Standoff Over America’s Budget
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant When it comes to the latest budget battle between Democrats and Republicans, the old adage rings true: “I can show you better than I can tell you.” The current standoff is more than just a war of words—it’s a vivid display of political priorities, power struggles, and the lives […]
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Strange and Familiar Fruit: Remembering, Resisting, and Refusing to Forget
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant There are songs that haunt the American soul, but none more so than “Strange Fruit.” First made famous by Billie Holiday in 1939, its mournful melody and searing lyrics hold a mirror to the ugliest chapters of our nation’s past. Lynching. Recently, I heard a pastor say, “You can’t […]
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9/11: Twenty-Four Years Later
Say Something Real The Evolving Threat to American Security By Michelle Bryant In marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11th (9/11) attacks, Americans once again gathered to remember the lives lost and heroism displayed in the face of unprecedented tragedy. However, this year’s remembrance comes with a growing sense of unease. Grounded in facts […]
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A Dose of History
Say Something Real Florida Surgeon General Needs A History Lesson By Michelle Bryant I knew it was coming. The negative rhetoric surrounding vaccines has been building. Rolling across state legislatures, health agencies, and the U.S. Health and Human Services department, like a black cloud intended to obscure all daylight, the antivaxxers are gaining ground. Their […]
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The Costly Illusion of Quick Fixes
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant When the Trump administration dispatched the National Guard into American cities under the banner of “fighting crime,” the move was hailed by some as a strong, decisive response to surging violence. The image of uniformed troops patrolling city streets may have reassured certain segments of the public, but history—and […]
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Race and Class: No Breaks, No Vacations
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant For nearly 20 years, I’ve made an annual summer trek to Martha’s Vineyard. Missing two years for work on political campaigns, it was great to return this year. I am often teased about the perceived “snooty” or bourgeois nature of vacationing on this island, located in Massachusetts, roughly 7 […]
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New School Year Means Shared Responsibility
Say Something Real The Critical Role of a Child’s Caregiver in their Success By Michelle Bryant Students across the state are stepping into a new school year, filled with hope and potential. However, for many families, the return to classrooms is a mixed bag. As caregivers, we want our children to succeed academically. We provide […]
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The Real Cost of Cutting HUD’s Budget and Limiting Section 8 Vouchers
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) advances proposals to slash the agency’s budget, the future of America’s most vulnerable communities hangs in the balance. Central to this proposal is the introduction of time limits on Section 8 housing vouchers—a lifeline for millions who struggle to keep […]
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