Faced with the fierce urgency of now, looking back at the past might appear to be a luxury. Reflecting on what has been can seem like an indulgence when there’s so much requiring our attention in the present. Yet, there’s wisdom — and even power — to be gained from retrospectives that can inform our contemporary pursuits of justice.
Thank you, Beau, for this helpful review. Too often we underestimate the power of remembering the good and the bad.