by corneliuscorps | Jul 17, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
This week marks the fifth anniversary of the death of John Lewis. He was one of the most courageous people in the modern Civil Rights Movement and continued his work for justice as a Congressman from Georgia for decades. In his honor and memory, there were nationwide...
by corneliuscorps | Jul 10, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
Just a few days after our July 4th national independence day holiday, a disturbing and surrealistic scene occurred in MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. Over 100 federal law enforcement officers representing several agencies including ICE swept through the park which is...
by corneliuscorps | Jul 2, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
As we commemorate the 4th of July this year, I invite us to make a connection between 1852 and 2025. One of the most powerful and challenging speeches in American history was given by Frederick Douglass to The Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society on July 5, 1852. The...
by corneliuscorps | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
Earlier this week, the Trump administration ordered the bombing of several sites in Iran related to their nuclear program. Since then there has been an ongoing debate in our nation about whether or not the bombing was necessary to prevent Iran from developing a...
by corneliuscorps | Jun 19, 2025 | 2025, Weekly Reflection
This week includes two milestones to remember in our nation’s racial history. June 19 is our national holiday of Juneteenth. The first short video posted below is a good summary of the meaning of this important day. It is a time to reflect on both our...
