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Oct
20
On Race
October 20, 2003 | Leave a Comment
Before I begin, let me make one thing quite clear. I’m writing about race, not racism. The first one is the idea that human beings, like animals and plants, are members of different groups that are physiologically and genetically different. The second one is making distinctions — social, political, economic and otherwise [...]
Oct
13
On Service
October 13, 2003 | Leave a Comment
I’ve got a question. Why is it that in this country, service is a dirty word?
I’m not talking about the kind of service that we charge money for, the kind of service that makes us a “service” economy — though I could be. I’m talking about the kind of service that regards it [...]
Oct
6
On History
October 6, 2003 | Leave a Comment
October, we are learning, has been dubbed Bahamian History Month. As a result, the airwaves have been resonating with talk about national heroes, honours, and heroes’ parks.
At the same time, though, I’m sure there are some Bahamians out there who are observing these activities with a jaded eye. What national heroes? What’s all the fuss [...]