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Hipocresía en tiempos de racismo: Moloko Podcast

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Micheal PalmerLeave a comment

Escuchar a estos dos jóvenes peruanos me da mucha esperanza en cuanto al futuro. El racismo es un problema mundial, y requiere el esfuerzo de muchísima gente enfrentarlo, pero si hablamos con franqueza y honestidad, podemos lograr cambios reales.

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Our Culture of Contempt

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 Micheal PalmerLeave a comment

This week I was introduced to an article from the New York Times entitled “Our Culture of Contempt“, written by Arthur C. Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank based in Washington DC. While I am not a fan of the institute, this article is particularly relevant to what is happening… Continue reading Our Culture of Contempt

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Visit with Allen

June 18, 2018 Micheal PalmerLeave a comment

I spent a little time with Allen Davidson this evening. While significantly weakened by the cancer, Allen remains in good humor (though he might argue otherwise). True to his characteristic generosity, he presented me with a gift before I left, a Roman coin from the year the Visigoths sacked Rome. Being fascinated with history, Allen… Continue reading Visit with Allen

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With Family in Alabama

April 21, 2018May 13, 2018 Micheal Palmer2 Comments

My father, Rev. Alfred C. Palmer, Sr., passed away yesterday morning. I’m in Alabama right now with family, so I will not be at Binkley tomorrow morning. I hope class goes well. I am going to miss your presentation, Bob! Thank you very much for preparing it.

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