Category Archives: health

We Are the Earth Body

Posted on November 14, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

While taking a walk in my favorite park a few days ago I listened to the ecophilosopher, activist, and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy being interviewed by Tammy Simon on Sounds True podcast. Of the many gems that Macy dropped, one that … Continue reading →

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Iyore (I Return)

Posted on October 10, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’ve been thinking a lot about Death lately (I capitalize the word to show him the respect and reverence that he deserves).  Again, I haven’t been reflecting on Death in a macabre sense, … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on July 20, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

I’ve been thinking a lot about Tupac lately. Like a lot. More specifically, I’ve been thinking about one of my favorite songs by him: “Changes.”  Tupac made lots of amazing music: “Dear Mama,” “Keep Ya Head Up,” “Brenda’s Got a … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Reminder to be Gentle with Yourself

Posted on March 17, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

I received this in my inbox a few weeks ago, but thought it would be a good message to share now. Prince Ea is a gifted filmmaker, speaker, creator! Learn more about this amazing person and his work here! For … Continue reading →

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Review of Imani Perry’s Breathe

Posted on February 26, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

In 1967—it feels like forever ago—the brilliant writer and critic James Arthur Baldwin penned a letter to the son of his only brother and named it “And My Dungeon Shook”, a reference to the famous biblical passage. In the letter … Continue reading →

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Review of D. Watkins We Speak for Ourselves

Posted on September 24, 2019 by tonipressleysanon

Always on the look out for writing that will get my students excited about reading I picked up a copy of journalist and social commentator extraordinaire, D. Watkins’ We Speak for Ourselves: A Word from Forgotten Black America (2019) for … Continue reading →

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Red Alert: 90% of junk food targeted to Black and Latinx kids Study finds

Posted on January 19, 2019 by tonipressleysanon

  A new study confirms what we already know — food companies target nearly 90% of junk food ads to black and latinx children. This is a 50% increase since 2013, while advertising to white children has declined. Their goal with … Continue reading →

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