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A Moment of Reflection and Transition: A Personal Message to Our Readers. By Ronald J. Sheehy, Editor / On Race in America

Publishing On Race in America has been both intellectually rewarding and personally meaningful. I am grateful to those who have followed the publication, read my essays, shared articles, and contributed to the conversations I hoped to encourage.

My recent book, Race, Democracy, and America’s Future, brings together many of the ideas and concerns that have informed my writing. It reflects my conviction that understanding America’s racial history is essential to understanding the challenges confronting our democracy and the choices that will shape our common future.

I would particularly welcome comments, questions, and reflections from those who have read the book. Whether you agree or disagree with its arguments, I hope it will encourage thoughtful discussion.

I also welcome invitations to discuss the book and its themes at community gatherings, educational institutions, civic organizations, book clubs, podcasts, and book-signing events. Those interested may contact me directly at onraceinamerica@gmail.com.

Although I am stepping away from the regular demands of weekly publication, I am not necessarily closing this chapter permanently. I may return to these pages when circumstances or events compel me to do so. For now, I look forward to having more time for reflection and other pursuits, while remaining engaged in the conversations that have animated this publication.

Throughout my life, I have been guided by a belief in the transformative power of education, knowledge, and the pursuit of truth. The motto of my alma mater, Morehouse College, is Et Facta Est Lux — “And There Was Light.” Those words have always represented more than the illumination of darkness. They speak to the power of knowledge to overcome ignorance, the courage to confront uncomfortable truths, and the responsibility to use what we learn in service to others.

That conviction has guided my work as an educator and, more recently, as editor of On Race in America. I have never believed that knowledge alone guarantees progress. But I remain convinced that without knowledge, historical understanding, and a willingness to confront the truth, meaningful progress is impossible.

I leave you with my sincere appreciation for your readership and support, and with the hope that we will continue, in whatever ways we can, to contribute to a more just, inclusive, and democratic America.

Ronald J. Sheehy, Ph.D.
Editor, On Race in America
(onraceinamerica.com)