by Kira Banks | Jan 6, 2013 | Opinion Pieces
As the new year begins, it is filled with goals, visions, ideals, and sights set high.That’s not a bad thing, per se. But I think what we would be wise to also keep in the forefront the reality that with great change comes discomfort. If we think about making a great...
by Kira Banks | Apr 18, 2011 | Opinion Pieces
By now, you might have heard about the hoopla surrounding a young boy with pink toenails. Perhaps you missed it, but the creative director of J.Crew was photographed playing with her son. It was an adorable, loving moment captured by the lens, but much of the focus...
by Kira Banks | Mar 21, 2011 | Opinion Pieces
I recently was invited to speak at Metro Academic and Classical High School about the removal of the “n-word” from Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” and how such a move reflects changes in America’s views on slavery and race. Read the full article at...
by Kira Banks | Feb 21, 2011 | Opinion Pieces
We think we know something based on our personal experience. We do, and we don’t. Anecdotes, my-best-friend stories, and urban legends can inform our interactions but should never be the sole basis for theories or policies. That’s plain dangerous. Read the full...
by Kira Banks | Feb 16, 2011 | Opinion Pieces
Every year in February, without fail, the question about Black History Month arises: “Why do we still need it?” Here are my top three reasons why the month exists. 1. To learn history we have yet to encounter. Read the full article at...
