We should consult the growing body of literature on how other minority professionals manage the stress of working in white organizations without becoming bitter or burned out. Therefore we must gather up our courage and become much more willing to confront and criticize black organizations and politicians. And, though it might seem paradoxical, this often means becoming more active in these organizations. After all, since minority leaders and organizations are constantly being criticized by outsiders, we must retain our credentials within our own communities. The environment suffers because our society believes some resources are expendable.
Minorities suffer because our society believes some lives are expendable.
The moment passed. The pine was dark, the hill, the stone, and my hand was bone and flesh once more, lying on the grass.