What makes a retailer world class? Great products and services at an affordable price?! Everything in one place?! FREE COFFEE?! There may be more to this than meets the eye…
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Are We Alright? – The Irony of Superbowl 59’s Game, Ads, & Halftime Show
Super Bowl LIX aimed for historical significance as Kansas City sought to win three consecutive championships, a feat achieved by only the Green Bay Packers. The event featured notable ads addressing social issues and a halftime showcasing a bold music artist, though much remained unsaid during the festivities. Here’s my take on some of the messages behind the messaging…
On Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson
Heather Ann Thompson’s “Blood in the Water” chronicles the 1971 Attica Uprising, highlighting systemic racism and injustice in American prisons. The book details the uprising’s context, violence, and legal aftermath, including a class action lawsuit settled 25 years later for $12 million, illustrating the gap between conviction and true justice.
On Evicted by Matthew Desmond
In “Evicted” by Matthew Desmond, the author explores poverty and homelessness in America. He immerses himself in the lives of the impoverished to understand their struggles. He questions whether eviction exacerbates social issues and challenges readers to consider it as a collective problem.
Deliberating Truth 