Author Archives: liftingasweclimb

About liftingasweclimb

Mildred Lewis writes and directs for theater, television, film and the web. She's also a full time professor, Christian, activist and troublemaker with a passion to save as much of the world as she can.

Do You Remember The Time?

  Herb deGroft He was a member of the Isle of Wight County school board who circulated inflammatory e-mails about First Lady Michelle Obama.

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Boko Haram and the African Dilemma

The girls from Chibok. Only questions. No answers. Continue reading

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Our NAACP Problem

  In light of the Donald Stirling controversy, Leon Jenkins has stepped down from his position as president of the Los Angeles NAACP.

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Digital DNA

Filmmakers! Adopt Digital DNA! Continue reading

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Grooming, Creeping and Chipping Away: The Supreme Court and Game of Thrones

Not in one fell swoop but drop by drip, the facades of mighty mountains are sheared into the sea. Continue reading

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Blogging for $$

Want to monetize your blogging life? Here’s some realistic advice. Continue reading

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The Leonardo DiKanye Connection

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Power, The Writer’s Edition

I’ve discovered that one of the great hidden things of life is that most people seek – really need – to have power over something or somebody. Continue reading

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Attorney General Eric Holder and Governor Bobby Jindal

I’ve watched many people in politics attempt to correct and scold other people in politics for misstatements like this for years. To very little effect. Like rubber duckies, the same “misunderstandings” continue to pop back up. Just being right isn’t ever enough. Move along. Nothing to see here. Continue reading

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10 Questions I Want To Ask Condoleeza Rice

Political scientist, diplomat, academic, and accomplished cellist Dr. Condoleezza Rice is an amazing woman who has been a powerful force in foreign policy and academia for decades. I’ve admired her rise to National Security Advisor then Secretary of State.  I … Continue reading

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