What Happens to a Dream Deferred?
Update: After I published this article I was told that the event will be held open as long as possible to allow me to try and raise the money needed to make this happen. I have mixed emotions about this turn of events. kç Harlem What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? Langston Hughes This year I wanted to facilitate an Intersected Black Caucus. I called in favors. I reached out to two wonderful disabled voices in our community who were powerful. I shamelessly begged for sponsors and grants. I worked hard. It wasn't hard enough. I failed my co presenters. I failed to meet a dea...