Holidays and Humbug

Posted by Linda Miles on December 28, 2009

In thinking about what to post this week, I stumbled on the latest clip from one of the most gentle agitators speaking out about racism, hip-hop, and Roman Polanski (among many other things) that I’ve ever listened to - Jay Smooth. This is his take on the holiday season.

So once you’ve watched the video, take a moment to think about the people in our community who may not be having a “happy holiday” at all. They could be survivors of violence who have left their homes and communities to find safety, families without a home, people without family or friends to offer comfort, people whose beliefs do not involve a tree or a large man in a red suit or maybe just the individuals who can’t or won’t buy into traditions that have been commercialized until all meaning is lost.

Take a minute and, like Jay Smooth, try to see those people too.  And if you are one of the people whose holidays this year are less than stellar, you are most certainly not alone.
Happy holidays (*wink*) and, with genuine hope for social change, let’s wish peace and safety in the New Year for all.