Author Archives: eportugal4
I Voted — Kerry – 11/14/2016
I Voted November 14, 2016 Today, our nation votes for a new president. Here, a senate seat, several local officers, and a poorly veiled referendum will be decided as well. I took my sixteen-year-old to witness the voting process, as … Continue reading
The Day After- Elaina – November 9th, 2016
The Day After -Elaina Portugal November 9th, 2016 Dear Mr. Trump- Congratulations on winning the most coveted job in the world. Today I had to go to work and face my students, students who were not in your camp. I … Continue reading
American Misogyny: Not Just Trumped Up Charges — Lauren Gregory – 10/17/2016
American Misogyny: Not Just Trumped Up Charges – Lauren Gregory October 17, 2016 NYMAG.com posted a piece about how “Trump’s One Public Service Was Exposing the Misogyny of the GOP.” It’s a good piece, but I have to quibble … Continue reading
The Truth Hurts — Colleen – 9/19/2016
The Truth Hurts 19 September 2016 With all the talk about universities, political correctness, and trigger warnings, I’ve been chafing to write something/anything on this subject, but knew I’d only get myself into trouble with my pro-Northwestern University, “suck it … Continue reading
Everyday Adventures and Misadventures — Kerry – 9/5/2016
Everyday Adventures and Misadventures September 5, 2016 Imagine a road-weary traveler mere miles from home whose car breaks. When she shimmies underneath, she sees something broken, dangling, and dripping fluid. She pushes from beneath the car, feeling as though its … Continue reading
That’s What Matters — Tatyana – 8/24/2016
#ThatsWhatMatters August 24, 2016 Do you believe black lives matter? Do you believe white lives matter? Do you believe all lives matter? Well, I’m here to tell you that your answers, be they affirmative or not, don’t matter. Why? Because … Continue reading
Race to the Finish — Colleen – 8/12/2016
Race to the Finish 12 August 2016 Look at this photo of my classmates and me from 1969. I’m four years old, and it’s a preschool at Brandeis University in Boston. I’m the one with dark pigtails and a soul-piercing … Continue reading
Thank You, Donald Trump – 8/10/16 – Elaina
Thank you, Donald Trump – Elaina Portugal August 10th, 2016 Dear Reader I have always believed that as a nation, we have come far in our attitudes and beliefs about race and inequality. The 13th, 15th, and 19th Amendments, Brown … Continue reading
Another Diagnosis — Kerry – 8/8/2016
Another Diagnosis August 8, 2016 Involved parents know their children. They feel their kids’ plights even when the children don’t use words to convey problems. Like sensitive barometers, moms and dads feel changes in their progeny and use their intellect … Continue reading
What Will People Say? – 7/27/16 – Kerry
What Will People Say? – Kerry E.B. Black July 27th, 2016 Dear Reader- At my uncle’s memorial service, I saw grief hollow my cousins’ eyes. I recalled these people as the beautiful children with whom I spent countless hours playing … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 