Prattling of An Old Woman

For generations, we Black Americans have survived obstacles that were never accidental. Political exclusion, economic inequality, health disparities, struggling schools, unstable housing, and social fragmentation have been with us for centuries. What we are experiencing now did not emerge overnight. Our ancestors encountered and endured these same conditions for generations. However, the policies, practices, and systems that we as a people developed over the generations to survive—and often thrive—now seem forgotten.

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• May 27, 2026