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2018-01-25T18:01:38-06:00

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The Money: A Parable of Sorts (Part 6/7 of 8): The Trial

Last updated on: January 25, 2018 at 6:01 pm By Jeff Hood

The records said that I pled out. I didn’t plea shit. Didn’t nobody care about me killing no nigger woman. While I’ve thought about it once or twice, I’ve come to the conclusion every time that the world is better off with one less nigger in the world. Don’t judge me. God’s just as racist as I am. The foolishness was only a minor distraction. Business was booming. We were taking in cash hand over fist.... Read more

2018-01-23T07:55:37-06:00

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At the end of Trump’s first year, I pray for revolution

Last updated on: January 23, 2018 at 7:55 am By Jeff Hood

*This column originally appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Saturday, January 20, 2018 I woke up. Fear had nested in my bones. I couldn’t see. There was something downstairs. The words penetrated the darkness. “Trump” and “win” repeated incessantly on the forgotten radio. Shock exploded. Audio of the vulgar and profane utterances filled my ears. I was terrified for the marginalized and oppressed. Their lives were already tough. Now, things were going to get much... Read more

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2018-01-22T06:53:57-06:00

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The Tourniquet Killer?

Last updated on: January 22, 2018 at 6:53 am By Jeff Hood

The Tourniquet Killer Tonight, the State of Texas (that’s us) executed (killed) Anthony Shore, otherwise known as the tourniquet killer. Though the stories are slightly different, the result is the same. They were all murdered. Laurie Tremblay was 14. Maria Estrada was 21. Diana Rebollar was 9. Dana Sanchez was 16. Though the story is slightly different, the result is the same. He was murdered. Anthony Shore was 55. Who... Read more

2018-01-16T23:02:06-06:00

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The Money: A Parable of Sorts (Part 5 of 8): The Violence

Last updated on: January 16, 2018 at 11:02 pm By Jeff Hood

“Fuck this shit.” Zack was beyond angry. “Another nigger coworker?!?” Heading to the door of the factory, Zack stopped. He knew the truth. “I can’t leave.” There was nowhere else he was going to find a job with this good of pay and this good of hours. “I have a child to feed now.” Cindy never left his mind. Turning around, Zack headed back to his station and stood right next to Forest. They would work together for three... Read more

2018-01-14T17:37:53-06:00

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Fighting for the DREAM: A Major Victory in Arlington

Last updated on: January 14, 2018 at 5:37 pm By Jeff Hood

We don’t get many outright victories. The work is hard and moral victories are what we are most accustomed to. While the knowledge that we are steadily moving the cause of justice along is satisfying, it is always a beautiful thing when justice breaks through swiftly and mightily. Just this past week, I saw it. The hand of God moved in a way that was as remarkable as it was unmistakable. Just a few days ago, I wrote... Read more

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2018-01-13T21:11:37-06:00

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The Money: A Parable of Sorts (Part 4 of 8): The Exit

Last updated on: January 13, 2018 at 9:11 pm By Jeff Hood

“I want you to welcome your new coworker!” The grocery store was in the heart of Atlanta. For years, the food-filled aisles had been his home. When the manager introduced a black man, Zack Drillard walked out and never looked back. “I ain’t workin’ with no goddamn nigger!” She ain’t much to look at. I’m just hungry for some pussy. We’ve been fucking for a while. She wants to say we’re dating. As long as she gives me... Read more

2018-01-12T12:52:46-06:00

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Oak Lawn United Methodist Church: Where Jesus Sleeps

Last updated on: January 12, 2018 at 12:52 pm By Jeff Hood

Though I have many dear friends that are United Methodist and love many of the teachings of Methodism, I hate the United Methodist Church. I hate the unity at all costs mentality. I hate the silence. I hate the caution. I hate the ists and isms that the denomination perpetuates. I could go on all day. So, let me make it very clear…this is no puff piece. Sitting at a United Methodist divinity school (Emory) while pursuing one... Read more

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2018-01-11T16:58:15-06:00

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The Money: A Parable of Sorts (Part 3 of 8): The Upbringing

Last updated on: January 11, 2018 at 4:58 pm By Jeff Hood

“They’re fucking our women. They’re stealing our shit. They’re slitting our throats. We are at the mercy of the niggers. I’m just about ready to kill me one. Who’s with me?” I was six. I learned early. My white skin was all I needed to survive. God chose me to be in the master race and I wasn’t going to let him down. I never knew much about my dad. I knew more about my granddad. Everybody said... Read more

2018-01-10T22:32:46-06:00

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Killer of the Dream: Greg Abbott and the North Texas MLK Parade

Last updated on: January 10, 2018 at 10:32 pm By Jeff Hood

“What would you like to be when you grow up?” The question pumped fear through my veins. I tried to grabbed my thoughts…but they wouldn’t come. Finally, I stood my tallest and answered defiantly, “I want to be the President of the United States of America…just like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” My teacher didn’t correct me. I still don’t know why. I guess my classmates didn’t know enough to correct me. Ultimately, I figured it out on my... Read more

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2018-01-09T23:52:53-06:00

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The Money: A Parable of Sorts (Part 2 of 8): The Crash

Last updated on: January 9, 2018 at 11:52 pm By Jeff Hood

Death was in the air. Every step felt heavier than the last. The dew was soaking my shoes. Looking up, I saw the little mountain cabin. I didn’t want to go in. I hesitated. The old cabin door swung open with a loud creak. The room was so familiar and not familiar at all. It’d been so long. I didn’t know what to do. Mom rushed over. Her warm embrace made me forget about everything…for a second.... Read more

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