I had the honor of taking a few courses with Professor Hansford and found him to be both committed to the law and committed to social justice.  It's great to see him accomplishing great things.

https://www.saltlaw.org/salt-names-junior-faculty-teaching-award-winner/

Sylvester Brown, Jr.: Moving Beyond the Segregationist Mindset of St. Lo...

Sylvester Brown, Jr.: Moving Beyond the Segregationist Mindset of St. Lo...: It’s almost enough to make you throw your hands up and just give up:    “City gives company vacant lots to plant trees.” The March...



This article sums up much of the reason why I moved to Miami. And I don't think St. Louis is by any means unique in this regard. In fact, a lot of these conditions are also present in Miami, but, the presence of so many varied peoples of African descent and the approaches, culture and skills they bring to bear on these problems creates a vibrancy that creates many strong, culturally-based alternatives that help people survive the cruel indifference of governmental structures.

Why I Quit Tennis… Parents Pay Attention

I think more parents on the tour should take heed of this cautionary tale.



Why I Quit Tennis… Parents Pay Attention

EYE ON MIAMI: Eye on Miami: Become a Lobbyist for the Good. By G...

This is a great post from Eye on Miami. Take a couple of minutes to read it.  It's a quick read, but worth it for the community and politically-minded who want to actually make a difference, rather than just post angry comments in discussion threads online.



EYE ON MIAMI: Eye on Miami: Become a Lobbyist for the Good. By G...: Imagine you have an issue you would like to support, like not moving the Urban Development Boundary or stopping a Walmart. Actually you h...

Ta-Nehisi Coates Writes a Thought-Provoking Essay in the Atlantic Monthly

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/07/tanehisi-coates-between-the-world-and-me/397619/

I found this essay brilliant, thought-provoking.  It better conveyed the pain and the dilemma parents of African descent in particular and non-European origin generally face in rearing their children, better than anything I've ever read.

Tips for staying sane during your job search

Mary Sherwood Sevinsky, Careerealism

CHICAGO, IL -- Treat your job search like a job. Set your alarm, get dressed, and go to your office every weekday. Schedule job search tasks. Day one: Review and apply to jobs online. Day two: Make telephone calls to employers and request informational interviews. Day three: Return calls, attend meetings and participate in industry groups. Day four: Practice interviewing and review job search and career articles. Day five: Make follow up calls. Day six: Call friends and employers who are hiring. Call and follow up with Staffing agencies where you are registered.

Update friends and family on your progress. Think about something positive to share every day. Be open to help. People like to feel helpful - it makes them feel good about themselves. Tell them how they can help. Periodically ask if the company they work with is hiring or if they have heard of any openings.

Put your best foot forward and stay positive. Like often attracts like. Volunteer with the disadvantaged or disabled, join a group, go to church, subscribe to inspirational quotes online. All of these will help to keep you in a more positive mindset and keep you moving forward in your job search. Finally, have a goal. Spend time dreaming and then planning for your long term career goals. If you don't have short- and long-term plans, it is difficult to tell if you are on the right path or, even, if you have arrived!

Las Damas de Blanco en Apuros

It looks like Berta Soler's tenure is coming to an end...