We are so often inclined to think a conversation about race is about our race, about how the conversation makes us feel. The challenge is to listen, not put ourselves at the center, not presume that what we are hearing from another's perspective couldn’t be true because it is not out perspective.

Context added nuance to an evening at the theater.

On a 16th century sister who has had a hold on Mexico’s artistic imagination.

A trio putting Denver on the literary map

In my last blog post, I referred to two atrocities to which I have family connections. This month, I have a little more to say about violence and resilience in America.

Roth’s alternative US history is allegory if our actual history is considered.

Teaching well takes confidence and generosity.