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Originally, we had planned to drive from Tuscaloosa to Memphis where we would see the Lorraine Motel and MLK museum and finally get back on a ... more
Our journey from Atlanta to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, took just five hours, all in ... more
Jarvis Harris and Joe Foss are telling local audiences about their five-week, 4,600-mile tour of Black historical sites across the United States last fall.  For additional insights into their … more
While most Confederate monuments are currently being removed or taken down, this one might be a bit of a challenge. It's carved into the side of a mountain and pretty huge.  more
Our first trip on the train was from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Washington, D.C.  It was interesting since this seems to be a regular mode of transportation up and down the East Coast.  more
After an emotional visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., we drove to ... more
The National Museum of African American History & Culture is an absolute masterpiece — thoughtfully curated to highlight both the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans throughout history. more
We chose to fly directly from Seattle to Norfolk, Virginia, on Sept. 24, 2024, to conserve our Amtrak USA Rail Pass privileges, which allow for 10 stops in a 30-day period. Jarvis’ friend, Johnny … more
 On my weekly trips to the commercial centers off Trosper Road, I often feel sad passing the pockets of remaining forest along the way.   Their … more
Editor's Note: A version of this story previously appeared in Works In Progress   on October 15, 2024. How does Thurston County’s criminal justice system work? Is there bias in the … more
Together, we are able to bring hope and nourishment to our neighbors this holiday season. more
It's Thanksgiving, and that means, for many of us, it is time to reflect upon the year, our thanks, and, for some, the reflection on our challenges. For some, this means a day of mourning, and for … more
With headlines such as “Federal agency plans to cull 450,000 barred owls to boost another species,” media nationwide announced the eyebrow-raising plan by the US Fish and Wildlife Service … more
Ever wonder what it might be like to be homeless in downtown Olympia?  I estimate that most people here have never spoken with a person living outdoors, in a recreational vehicle or in … more
Loneliness and isolation are silent epidemics in our society, exacerbated by modern lifestyles and the pervasive influence of technology. This growing crisis calls for immediate action to foster … more
If you’re reading this, thanks for caring! Here’s another bit of JOLT trivia: The 1,000 th issue of The Daily JOLT , our headlines newsletter sent each weekday, will appear this Friday. … more
For the past 15 months, I have been engaged in photographically documenting the homeless in Olympia for The JOLT and national media .  As such, I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with … more
Today I was privileged to interview seven unsheltered individuals who live in Olympia. It was part of the annual, federally mandated PIT Count – Point in Time census – organized here by … more
If you have never read the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, it is worth your time to read this powerful document. Published in 1953, eight years after the end of World … more
Last month 44 Thurston County Republican Precinct Committee Officers gathered in the Remnant Church in Tumwater for an emergency meeting. It was an official proceeding, the chair of the Thurston … more
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