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Mourning without Erasure

Sep 19, 2025

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Gary Mobley

in Integrity, Leadership, Politics

This essay explores the tension between grief and truth in the wake of political violence, drawing parallels from George Wallace’s shooting in 1972 to the recent killing of Charlie Kirk. While mourning often softens legacies, it argues that death does not erase harm. Using history, data, and lived experience, the piece exposes how narratives are…
Patriotism Unmasked: Beyond Fireworks and Flags

Aug 18, 2025

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by

Gary Mobley

in Integrity, Leadership, The Mirror and the Window

The essay examines the complexities of July 4th celebrations in America, highlighting the exclusionary narrative for Black Americans. It critiques the sanitized myths of patriotism and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical injustices, calling for unflinching resistance and demands for a more inclusive future.