I am currently participating in a 5-day forum on Advancing Equity in Aging. The 4th day included a presentation on equity and access in the Alzheimer’s community. The information shared is important in advancing the...
Author - June Coxson
June Coxson
Puff the Magic Dragon
As a child, I remember watching the TV special Puff the Magic Dragon. The story is about an ageless dragon name Puff and his playmate, Jackie Paper, a little boy who grows up and loses interest in the imaginary...
Speak to the Back, Not the Black!
What can I say about the latest protest by an athlete? No, a knee wasn’t taken and there was no refusal to take part in a sporting event. This time it was a turn away from the American flag as the national anthem played...
Return to Work: The Fear Within
Over a year ago, the World Health Organization declared the spread of the COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. With that announcement, the whole world changed. The New York City-based think tank found that 40 percent of...
African American Music Appreciation Month – Celebrating History
June is Black music appreciation month! It’s an annual celebration of African American music in the United States. Who knew? I admit, I sure didn’t. How Did it Happen? On June 7, 1979, President Jimmy...
Hate-Motivated Victimization – Who’s Next?
Not too long ago, I wrote an article on Black/Asian Solidarity United Against a Common Foe: Racism. The piece highlighted the coming together of Blacks and Asians in light of the brutal attacks against Asians throughout...
New York City Subways: Danger Down Under
The weather is starting to warm up. Spring is in full bloom and Summer is right on its heel. Millions of people have been vaccinated. Since COVID appears to be dropping off and as the cities around the state begin to...
Black Joy!
I am not a regular on Facebook, but from time to time, I take a scroll to see what’s trending, what’s thought-provoking or what enlightening lessons I could learn. Low and behold I came across a post with an image of...
Uncovering the Black History of Horse Racing
I am not a follower of the Kentucky Derby or any horse race for that matter. I do like the sight of a beautiful horse, especially a black one! And that, I’m afraid, is where my interest in horses ends. However, I do...
Howard University Bisons: Aiming for PAR
Time and time again, I am learning more about Black American history, our achievements, contributions, and threading that is weaved in and out of the fabric of this great nation. Growing up, I learned history as told by...
Justice Finally! The Right Thing Done!
Before the Verdict Monday, April 20, 2021, I physically reported to my work location. As I traveled in the wake of numerous attacks on Asians, I would usually feel frightened fearing that an attack would take...
The Great Divide between Black and Asian Americans – The Flip Side
Recently, I posted an article on the solidarity of Blacks and Asian-Americans, specifically BLM and Stop Asian Hate movements. If you missed it, click this link – Black/Asian Solidarity United against a Common...
Black/ Asian Solidarity United Against a Common Foe: Racism
Anti-Asian sentiment has grown significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In New York City where I live, attacks against Asians both young and elderly are brutal. Almost every day there is a news report...
Sticking It To Us Yet Again!
Around January of 2021, when the Pfizer vaccine was first approved, I wrote an article Is It Genocide or Suicide? For Me It’s Self-Preservation! In this article, I spoke about my fear of contracting COVID-19, and...
