Three cheers to public apologies, fans of Japan soccer, art curator

1 Kathy Dawson’s public apology — More people should do what Kathy Dawson (“I was wrong,” Tuesday Letters) did and do the right thing.  

Whether you agree or disagree with what happened in the Karmelo Anthony trial or what she wrote, Dawson should be applauded for admitting she was wrong and doing the right thing. What a better place we’d be in if folks would, or could, admit a mistake, no matter how large or small, and apologize regardless of how difficult that apology might be.  

That’s the difficult part, apologizing, and the most important. Sadly, and I should probably admit I’m wrong writing this because I am assuming (and we all know what assume does) that those who should admit mistakes don’t, and those who should apologize won’t.  

I do hope I’m wrong, just as Dawson admitted. One more cheer to The Dallas Morning News for publishing this letter with a valuable lesson. 

Perri Brackett, Lewisville 

2 Fans of Japanese soccer — I always used to clean up at sporting events and other places. My mother liked it, and that made me happy. I continue to do so to this day (I’m 66!). 

The Japanese cleaner-uppers are my people, and I’m proud of you. I’m sure that your country is proud of you, too. 

3 Bukekile Dube — The news story about art advocate Bukekile Dube building a bridge between Texas and Africa highlights a cultural treasure that Dallas residents should make a point of seeing before the South Dallas Cultural Center exhibition, No Walls Between Us, closes later this month. 

What curator Dube has accomplished in just three years through her nonprofit, Indibano Art Residency, is remarkable. By bringing together artists from different cultures and backgrounds, she has created opportunities for dialogue, understanding and connection at a time when such bridges are urgently needed. She is truly a visionary. 

Dube’s commitment to building a better world extends far beyond the arts. She also leads the Dallas chapter of RESULTS, a national grassroots anti-poverty advocacy organization. Next month, she will lead a team of local volunteers to Washington to join advocates from across the country in urging Congress to address issues ranging from SNAP benefits to global health. 

The fact that she accomplishes all of this while also managing several successful healthcare businesses makes her contributions to our community even more extraordinary. 

Margaret Smith, Dallas/Turtle Creek