The war on DEI is ridiculous like the claim that the Texas flood death toll “wouldn't have been as high if not for DEI| ADR
originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press I love celebrating July 4 by singing the famous song, “God Bless America – Land that I Love”. Yesterday, I asked a young friend if he knew that song. He immediately started humming the tune and we ended up happily singing it together. Then I asked him … Continue reading July 4th: “Land that I Love” – by Deborah Levine→ The post July 4th: “Land that I Love” – by Deborah Levine appeared first on ADR.| ADR
The American Diversity Report (ADR) is proud to spotlight a profound new video series, Restore Our Humanity, created by Deborah Levine| ADR
Summer has arrived and it’s hot! No surprise here, but we’re in a rare, dangerous heat wave. Correction, it’s a heat dome.| ADR
Our anxieties won’t disappear, but don’t give up hope. Invest in a better future and get active in a community project that inspires you| ADR
There are folks sitting in grief and loneliness in nursing homes, in beside you in places of worship, hiding in plain sight| ADR
Grace Lonergan Lorch (1903-1974) was a teacher and civil rights activist best known for her work as a white escort for the Little Rock Nine.| ADR
originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press June 14 is a big day for me, one that is dear to my heart. No, it’s not the parade in DC that celebrates Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday. So I won’t need the nearly $45 million dollars that the parade for the army’s 250th anniversary … Continue reading Dad Wouldn’t Approve of Big Parade – by Deborah Levine→ The post Dad Wouldn’t Approve of Big Parade – by Deborah Levine appeared first on ADR.| ADR
originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press After 2 Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed in Washington, DC, I got emails asking if I was OK. Friends sent prayers for my safety even though the shooting happened almost 600 miles away. The murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim goes beyond geographical … Continue reading Antisemitism Knows No Bounds – by Deborah Levine→ The post Antisemitism Knows No Bounds – by Deborah Levine appeared first on ADR.| ADR
originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press Are you thriving? Do you even know what that means? When I ponder the word “Thrive”, my brain immediately goes to Thrive #1: flourish and prosper as a successful entrepreneur. And then I go deeper and imagine Thrive #2: live a life of abundance, courage, and purpose. … Continue reading Instruct and inspire with our stories – by Deborah Levine→ The post Instruct and inspire with our stories – by Deborah Levine appeared first ...| ADR
Originally published by the Chattanooga Times Free Press The July 4th fireworks wonderful! We drove around the neighborhood to check out what’s happening. Folks down the street have been doing a family light-up every night over the weekend. And then was there’s Camp Winnie, one of my all-time favorites. Best of all, was watching the … Continue reading Douse Fireworks; Embrace Laser Light Shows – by Deborah Levine→ The post Douse Fireworks; Embrace Laser Light Shows – by Deborah Le...| ADR
As we gather together virtually for the July 4th celebration, my first thought is to ask for the blessing of our Creator who has placed us all on this precious planet. Our faith leads us to a shared hope for a future where we can harmonize, not homogenize, at the intersection of race, ethnicity, religion, … Continue reading July 4th Prayer – by Deborah Levine→ The post July 4th Prayer – by Deborah Levine appeared first on ADR.| ADR
(originally published in The Chattanooga times Free Press) Public libraries are huge community assets. They not only house books, but provide educational programs, arts classes, computer access, archives, and more. Even in my childhood in Bermuda in the 1960s, the library was growing into an island asset. No wonder my grandmother donated her Encyclopedia Britannica … Continue reading Libraries are treasures, don’t put them at risk – by Deborah Levine→ The post Libraries are treasures,...| ADR
Religion plays a major role in our increasingly divisive world and expertise is needed if we are to achieve inclusive, productive and collaborative dialogue. The lack of expertise across a variety of communities and organizations is reflected in the tendency to not get involved. The resulting silence may only intensify religious conflicts and add to … Continue reading Religious Diversity Kit – by Deborah Levine→ The post Religious Diversity Kit – by Deborah Levine appeared first on ADR.| ADR
this narrative is about our recent visit to the Legacy Museum, the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park and National Museum of Peace and Justice.| ADR
Supreme Court justices should stand with me downtown. Maybe a little heat exhaustion would have them promote laws to protect us.| American Diversity Report
The recent mass killing in Maine will no doubt lead to a loud discussion about gun control that may produce little progress| American Diversity Report
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Project Voice looks at artificial intelligence, but not the traditional AI that analyzes historical data and makes future numeric predictions| American Diversity Report
Deborah Levine shares first-hand Untold stories of WW II and the Holocaust with wartime letters of her father, a " Ritchie Boy" Liberator.| ADR
Congress reached a non-partisan agreement to address immigration when that plan was torpedoed by a former president| ADR