Sitting in Silence

Sitting in Silence

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Chatting with the Ancestors

Chatting with the Ancestors

How to think about the people you don't know.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin
Feb 28, 2022
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In a moment, I’ll talk about today’s topic. But as a native New Orleanian, I’m obligated by birthright to mention that Mardi Gras Day is this Tuesday. This is a bittersweet Carnival season for the city because the pandemic is still out there and many people don’t feel comfortable taking the streets to celebrate. Yet, Mardi Gras always goes on. Even last…

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