We all struggle to fight the stigmas and pressures of social status, and it is critical that we remember to expect first that we are all human.

A chilling article by a physician who suffered an accident, landing him in the hospital for several days. Read how he describes the struggle for administrative and regulatory processes can create environments that subvert healing.

Check out this amazing blog of Dr. Thomas McDonald

As Baltimore struggles to find its future, we must recognize both halves of the story.  I personally resonate with Alice's account of how I experienced being let off the hook as a young person.  I don't have a criminal record, and maybe it's more then my good behavior that made it possible. 

In light of recent events, it is worth looking back and the wise words of this billionaire who attested that a society will not tolerate inequality for long.  Though racism is a real issue, I wish to also give proper respect for the trans-ethnic reality of poverty, economic depression, and stolen opportunity that mismanagement and greed create for our citizens.