Tag Archives: Racism

Obvious Child

Posted on January 28, 2017 by vanbytheriver

“I’m accustomed to a smooth ride Or maybe I’m a dog who’s lost its bite I don’t expect to be treated like a fool no more I don’t expect to sleep through the night.” From Obvious Child, a 1990 song … Continue reading →

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Flesh Tone

Posted on July 9, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Artists understand. It takes a very small palette to create any skin tone. The shades are so close. Some day. Comments closed.

Posted in Art, Beauty, Current Events, Inspiration, News | Tagged 1960's, 2016, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Minnesota, Police, Protests, Racism | Leave a comment

Shrimp and Grits

Posted on June 23, 2015 by vanbytheriver

“Racism probably had something to do with it, but I think the kid was crazy,” Kyndel Payne of Beaufort says. “I don’t think it has anything to do with the confederate flag.” And there it is. The way this issue … Continue reading →