While it might be said that everything pre-2020 is irrelevant in the light of our global paradigm shift, it is important to recognize both the long history of our present oppression, and the more ancient tradition of positive human spirit ever capable of rising to the challenge, to assert the primacy of our fundamental values and aspirations.
Nowick Gray, author of an eclectic range of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, writes a weekly column for the New Agora and biweekly column for the local Islands Marketplace. His essays have appeared in GlobalResearch, Medium, Numero Cinq, NeWest Review, and elephant journal. Nowick also works as a freelance copyeditor. When not engaged with words, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, and playing African drums.