Category Archives: racism

the eyes of texas – and the rest of the world – are upon you

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Sheila Morris

A thirty-eight year old man accused of murdering five neighbors in Cleveland, Texas was captured in a smaller Texas town called Cut and Shoot that was less than 20 miles from where the crime happened after a massive four day … Continue reading →

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you can cage the singer, but not the song – Harry Belafonte (1927 – 2023)

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sheila Morris

When I began my great escape from the familiar including what I felt at the time was the root of the war between good and evil that was constantly being waged within myself, a battle royale in which I never … Continue reading →

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easter, comes the resurrection

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Sheila Morris

Thirteen years ago this Easter my mother was in a secured memory care unit of the Atria Westchase assisted living complex in Houston, Texas. Pretty and I had just bought a second home in Montgomery, Texas so I could be … Continue reading →

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a sneeze changed history

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Sheila Morris

Today marks the 55th. anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; it was the day following his final speech delivered at the Masonic Temple in support of the striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee and … Continue reading →

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USA TODAY 2023 Women of the Year South Carolina Honoree: Dawn Staley

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Sheila Morris

Quannah Chasinghorse. Roberta “Bobbi” Cordano. Goldie Hawn. Maura Healey. Nicole Mann. Monica Munoz Martinez. Michelle Obama. Sandra Day O’Connor. Sheryl Lee Ralph. Grace Young. USA Women’s Soccer Team. Women of the 118th. Congress. Who are these women, and what do … Continue reading →

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Sheila Morris

International Women’s Day Dedicated this year to the women of Ukraine, Iran and the women seeking asylum on the U.S. – Mexico border

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March Madness starts Women’s History Month for Pretty and me

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Sheila Morris

Women’s History Month for Pretty and me begins with March Madness every year. While we fall woefully short of being perfect card-carrying lesbians in areas like do it yourself home improvements and/or knowing all the lyrics to Brandi Carlisle’s music … Continue reading →

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the good name of John Lewis, American patriot

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Sheila Morris

I no longer have to imagine a world without John Lewis as I did when I originally published this piece in July, 2020 – because I have now lived in that world in real time for almost three years. I … Continue reading →

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Wanda came to a city near us!

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Sheila Morris

Wanda Sykes was in Augusta, Georgia Saturday night at the Miller Theater Pretty surprised me at Christmas with tickets to see my favorite comedian Wanda Sykes who did, indeed, come to a city near us this past weekend. Wanda “live” … Continue reading →

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prejudice by any other name is still prejudice

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Sheila Morris

Last night I had a conversation with my cousin Gaylen (son of Ray) who lives near the area demolished by a large tornado that swept south of Houston, Texas yesterday. Thankfully Gaylen and his family escaped damage, but I was … Continue reading →

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