Tag: Kings

The Warriors-Kings Rivalry: Unveiling the Power of Culture and Chemistry

In a thrilling showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings, it was more than just a game-winning shot by Klay Thompson. This clash showcased the true essence of the Warriors’ culture and chemistry, proving that their togetherness is a force to be reckoned with. Despite ...

Dr. King’s Message From God

Each week, Jews worldwide read a scheduled section of the Hebrew Bible. It just so happens, the stories in this MLK weekend’s portion is about the Jews preparing to be free from slavery in Egypt. It’s a well known story that nearly every freedom movement connects with. There are no...

Dr. King’s Legacy: A Dream Fulfilled or a Journey Unfinished

As a black woman residing in the South, I am deeply rooted in a land rich with the echoes of civil rights struggles and triumphs. I ponder a profound question: Would Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., be pleased with the world we have shaped since his departure? Imagine, if you will, Dr. King stepping ...

Why We're Sick and Tired of People Misusing King's Words

Ever since the federal government declared January 17th a national holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., many White people have misquoted his words, twisting them into a colorblind fantasy that goes against the very spirit of his life's work. White folks ritualistic sugarcoating is more than ...

From Philosopher-Kings to Constitutions to Star Trek to Steer into the Skid: The problem of factions and a possible solution (or a very bad idea — you tell me)

Madison described factions (translated by me into modern conversational English) as a group of citizens united and motivated by interests or passions adverse to the rights of other groups or the interests of the community. Even if you avoid the political musings of Eighteenth Century rich,...

A Day ON: Celebrating and Activating Dr. King’s Legacy

It is so rare and lovely to connect with other white folks committed to ending racism. We talked about how this work feels in our bodies, prods at our white perfectionist tendencies, what it looks like in action for each of us, what it doesn’t look like, what it could look like. There are folk...

Rice Queens & Potato Kings: Stereotypes and LGBTQ+ Asians

Take a moment and reflect on the words “Rice Queens” and “Potato Kings.” Rice Queens refer to non-Asian men who are exclusively interested in Asian men, often in a fetishizing manner. Meanwhile, Potato Kings represent Asian men primarily interested in whit...

The Unkind King’s Appetite

Once upon a time, in a distant kingdom, there lived a cruel king who had an evil appetite for eating human kids. Tales of his wickedness spread like wildfire, as whispers of the cruel king eating humans-kids echoed through the villages. Fear gripped the people’s hearts, and darkness cast its s...

Of Dragon Kings and Demon Centipedes

It’s 6 AM and my dog and I are watching the sun rise over Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, located in Shiga prefecture. The light looks like a dying fire in the morning with its deep shades of red mixed with dark grey. Though beautiful, the legends surrounding this lake range from the...

My Sacramento Kings Fell Short But I’m Hopeful

I was so excited this time of year just last year. My hometown Sacramento Kings clinched a playoff spot for the first time in almost 17 years. We had gone through 16 years of subpar basketball in that time frame. When I thought about how long that was, I figured out that I went from being a wide-eye...