There was a time when I held the naive belief that I, a “white” person, could grasp the full weight of racism. 3 decades later, I stand corrected. With each encounter, each new perspective peels back another layer, revealing the … Continue reading Living Unapologetically In a Racist World
It took me a while to find my place in the movement for racial justice. I am a white cis woman who is privileged to work and organize in many areas. My business card says that I am a “white … Continue reading The Power of Vulnerability
There is a deleted scene in the show The Office in which Michael Scott walks into the conference room the day Barak Obama was inaugurated and tells Darryl and Stanley, the two Black employees, that since we have a Black … Continue reading What’s Your Superpower?
In 2005, the state of Florida became the first of 24 states in the union to enact a Stand Your Ground law, allowing individuals who feel threatened by an aggressor to defend themselves, inclusive of using a firearm with deadly … Continue reading Stand Your Ground: Speaking Truth to Power
In a clear voice, I affirm and confirm that Blackness is beautiful. Blackness is bold. Blackness is brilliant. I say that loudly and proudly to you, even as I say that to myself. As a proud African American in general … Continue reading “In Clear Voice – the Enduring Resonance of Our Superpower”
I love engaging in conversations with senior citizens. I know that may be a strange confession to make, but all of my life, I sought out friendships with people who are quite a bit older than myself. As a child, … Continue reading Voices of Clarity that Illuminate
The author shares their journey of bridging the digital and AI gap as a late-blooming digital immigrant. Through the support of young friends and students, she overcame challenges to graduate and now highlights the accomplishments of her peers, such as Brandon Watts, who is empowering the next generation through his photography and education non-profit, Kidz N Cameras. Continue reading The Answer Was On That Bus!
It was late 1979, and the snow was blowing under the breath and blusters of billowing wintry weather. I was a young driver. You know, one of those high school seniors who would not turn 18 until a year after … Continue reading Nile Rogers, Good Times, and The Walking Bass
February marks Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the profound contributions of African Americans to the arts, culture, and societal progress. In the vast anthology of Black history, one name stands out as a beacon of artistic … Continue reading Harry Belafonte: A Legacy of Artistic Brilliance and Social Justice Advocacy
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