It’s not difficult to understand why those who believe that the white-washed version of American history supersedes all others have a problem with the concept of wokeness. Don’t hold your breath that those who believe the 1915 film Birth of a Nation is the most fantastic movie ever made, or...
I recently hung out with my oldest and best friend, Bruce, whom I grew up with on Chicago’s South Side. To our astonishment, our adolescent quirks and mannerisms have survived for six decades, while we’ve noticeably grayed and slowed down, even more carefully stating our positions on the day’s issues....
Ever wonder what drives the placement of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and who will benefit from them? What about the working-poor and minority communities? Will they be able to take advantage of electric vehicles, their benefits, and the glut of associated technologies? As General Motors and other U.S. automakers...
For most individuals, the primary concern during the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping their families safe and healthy. So, recent predictive modeling pointing to an alarming increase in infection rates is bound to heighten anxiety. The dire predictions, and given the way that viruses work, some ask questions on the timing...
Peculiar things happen when Homo sapiens isolate. Whether it’s referred to as social or physical distancing, being alone does unexpected things to humans. Pappion, a 1973 movie, depicts how isolation can affect human behavior. The film is about the penal system of French Guyana and the years that prisoner Henri...
