Almost a decade ago I was involved in a project at Intersections that was commissioned by the Mayor’s office in Memphis, TN. The idea was to develop a performance-based community … Continue reading Memphis Revisited
Joe and LeBron
On Tuesday, two very different public figures had extraordinary nights. President Joe Biden was masterful in his State of the Union address. I don’t often pay attention to these events; … Continue reading Joe and LeBron
The Video
I had to watch the video. I didn’t want to—I’ve already seen way too many that are eerily similar. But if I’m going to write about it, I need to … Continue reading The Video
Can We Talk?
While watching an endless loop of depressing headlines the other day, my attention was interrupted by a public service announcement about an organization that promotes conversations about mental illness. The … Continue reading Can We Talk?
The Canary in the Coal Mine?
Two developments this week have accelerated the assessment that China’s power and influence has plateaued. First, Chinese officials announced that the nation’s population declined last year for the first time … Continue reading The Canary in the Coal Mine?