The GOP’s Noticeable Absences in Selma | MSNBC

March 9, 2015 By Captain Maiel

Is it any wonder? I mean, considering these are the same people who abandoned the Southern Democratic Party in droves to become Republicans out of protest for equality. Sadly, they continue to think that these actions have gone unnoticed, undocumented. Thanks to people like me, and even your average citizen, documentation of these actions was made and preserved. They can’t escape truth, though they try to deny it despite the extensive evidence. For those of us striving for equality, it can be frustrating.

Hang in there. Although, the GOP’s noticeable absence in Selma sends a message to their constituents, which apparently is being interpreted as a return to open racism, there is still much we can do. Continue to be an ally, for those who are straight or white, and learn how you can better serve that capacity. For minorities, continue to strive to have your voice heard. Silence is complacency, acceptance, and we do not accept this.

The GOP’s noticeable absences in Selma | MSNBC

About Captain Maiel

Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, K has enjoyed more than twenty years professionally writing. K attended Morrisville State College, majoring in Biology, and then continued with English and History at the University at Albany, where she gained her Bachelor’s Degree. While attending UA, K interned with the 13th Moon Feminist Literary Magazine, bridging her interests in social movements and art. Topics of K's writing often include gender and racial disparities, and trauma. In 2014, K graduated from Empire State College (SUNY) with a Masters in Liberal Studies: screenwriting (Film Studies), the politics of film, and adaptations. During her gradute work, K was the recipient of the Foner Fellowship in Arts and Social Justice, a full scholarship.
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Published novels by K include the Civil War drama Blue Honor, the Second World War spy thriller OP-DEC:Operation Deceit, and the controversial dark fantasy, paranormal series The Trailokya Trilogy. In addition to writing novels, K does screenwriting: 8 Days in Ireland and the adaptations of her current novels. A sequel to her second novel, OP-DEC, is in the research phase, while the screen adaptation is being considered for production by film companies.
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In 2015, K. Williams became an official member of International Thriller Writers, but her greatest accomplishment thus far was becoming a mother in 2017. K continues to produce commentary and art pieces on The Blue Honor Blog, publishing twice weekly. A devoted dog mom, K created Shagbottom Theater in which her dogs star as well known literary and stage personas. K is also a visual artist, producing the ZoDuck Cartoon, painting and sketching--digitally or traditionally, as well as an accomplished Photographer. Click here to see more! Whether it's cooking, IVF and Parenting, learning a foreign language, history or dogs, you'll find something to enjoy and for which to come back.
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Excerpts of K's unedited, rough drafts and other scraps of writing can be found at: KWilliamsAuthor on deviantArt.com. You can also sample her books on Wattpad.