This year the winter solstice, the beginning of Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve fall within days of each other. These days, celebrated around the world, all involve some invocation of light in the darkest time of the year, kindling a sense of hope and signaling a turning and new beginning. This year, as President-elect Trump prepares to move into the White…

In the aftermath of the Trump victory last week, many of us who are dismayed by the outcome have been inundated with messages filling our email inboxes—blogs, rants, analysis, warnings, edicts, calls to action, and more.  Some have been comforting, some scolding, some helpful, some hard to read.  One thing I have noticed is the number of writers who have resorted to…

So many stories about African-American communities have not been told. So many indignities, so many victories, so much pride, so much solidarity, so many tales have not been shared. I am totally in favor of focusing on black history — I just think the focus needs to extend far beyond a single month.