It’s a celebration that in Wales is as big a deal as St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. St. David’s Day on March 1 every year is all about feasting and parades in the street. Even more important though, eating Wale’s Bara Brith Welsh Tea Cake.
According to The Petit Four website, the day honors the prophecy surrounding St. David and the day Wales was freed of all Saxons. No surprise that the Brits might turn their nose up at this celebration even today, but the Welsh are...
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In one of his routines on fatherhood, comedian Chris Rock says no one appreciates daddy. There are responsible black fathers but no one gives them credit.
“I’m talking about the real daddies that handle their (expletive deleted) business,” Rock says. “Nobody ever says ‘hey daddy thanks for knocking out this month’s rent.’”
However, in another routine Rock chastises those black fathers who expect accolades for things they’re supposed to do like taking care of their children. “A n---a will brag about some s---t a...
Alonzo Weston
Dear Sticky Wicket,
A recent CNN study found that most white parents do not proactively discuss race with their children because they believe it brings attention to a problem that doesn’t exist. Does this tendency show a lack of sensitivity, no knowledge of history, or simply playing the ostrich?
~Curious in Seattle
Dear Curious,
In some white households, parents discussing race with...
