Category Archives: Black history month

Skin color is no reason for either shame or pride

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Being suspicious of people because of the skin they’re in is to judge them by their color instead of by the content of their character. The color of a person’s skin is never a shameful thing, but corrupt character content … Continue reading →

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America’s biggest & cruelest lie

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Steve Simms

We need a clear eyeTo see beyondAmerica’s big lieAbout black skin color. The biggest lie in American history–told on this continent for more than 400 years–declares Black people to be inferior. Both Black people and White people in America have … Continue reading →

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Questions about American history that need public answers

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

The history of legalized human trafficking in America is a story that should be widely known and told: The honest story of slavery in America should not be forbidden history.

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Learning from a black bus driver . . .

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Steve Simms

Sitting in a parked bus alone with a black bus driver, I began to tell him about my book, Off the RACE Track. After more than an hour, he began to open up to me. About that time a white … Continue reading →

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Explaining “Off the RACE Track” in only 40 SECONDS

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Steve Simms

Are you ready to jump some tracks? Here’s the Amazon link.

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What they’re saying about Off the RACE Track

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Steve Simms

Off the Race Track–From Color-Blind to Color-Kind is a kind, nonpolitical, and inspiring resource for racial reconciliation and healing America’s racial wounds. Here is what people are saying about it: Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, first black National Commander, The Salvation … Continue reading →

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Some short quotes from Off the RACE Track

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Steve Simms

Here are some short quotes from my new book: Off the RACE Track–From Color-Blind to Color-Kind. To get a copy or download a Kindle version, search for — Off the RACE Track Steve Simms — on Amazon. “There is much greatness … Continue reading →

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A fresh, non-political look at race

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Steve Simms

Talking about race doesn’t have to be political, stressful, or confrontational. It can be encouraging and healing. Check out my new book — Off The Race Track–From Color-Blind To Color-Kind at this link.

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You might be unracist if . . .

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Steve Simms

The vast majority of Americans claim (and believe) that they are not racists. However, in an unracist society, race isn’t an issue. You might be unracist if you look at faces and don’t see races. You might be unracist if … Continue reading →

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No time for spectators in church –MLK

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Steve Simms

Martin Luther King, Jr. put it this way: “There are many people who have caught the dangerous disease of ‘spectatoritis.’ Such persons are only spectators or onlookers but not participants. Such persons watch the minister and choir indulge in prayer … Continue reading →

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