John S. Blake reflects on this Fourth of July and reviews the current state of affairs and questions our definition of what it means to be independent and American.
The Star
John S. Blake pays tribute to his friend, Tavis P. Brunson.
Soon, Not a Drop to Drink
As oil interests and corporate greed trump common sense and human decency, indigenous people are suffering, land is ravaged, and water supplies are poisoned: enough is enough. Essay by John S. Blake.
The Art of Dying
In light of the latest tragedies of black lives taken, John S. Blake examines the past three decades of his life.
Sign o’ the Times: My Heart Hungers for Starfish and Coffee
John S. Blake’s love letter to the dearly beloved genius Prince.
“Stop, Children, What’s That Sound?”: Deflection Old as Slavery
John S. Blake examines recent controversy surrounding Glen Allen High School in Virginia and a factual video that is being disputed by Mark Holmberg who argues that racial inequity is behind us.
I Didn’t Fall Through, I Was Pushed: The Cracks of America’s Educational System
John S. Blake examines his path through America’s educational system, and why compassion, not prejudice, could have changed his direction sooner.
The Joy of Warmth
Another essential essay from John S. Blake, this one about AIDS. Ahead of World AIDS Day, December 1st, this is a poetic tribute to his brother Benny and a reminder to give to those in need … give clothes, give food, give warmth.
Speed Chess with My Father: What It Means to Move in a Timely Fashion
Reporting on racial disparity in our educational system, and with the recent events at Mizzou in mind, John S. Blake provides an insider’s view of action being taken at VCU.
We Are Our Own Too-Forgiving Gods: Humanity Is a Body, and the Body Hurts All Over.
In response to recent events (e.g., Mizzou, Kenya, Beirut, Paris), John S. Blake reminds us that all of humanity is one collective body.
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