Bracing for the Storm: Navigating DEI Work in a Hostile Climate
My profession is under attack. As the Harvard Business Review notes, “Dismantling DEI has become a core mission of the conservative political movement.” Over the past few years, I’ve felt the weight of this targeting, but the recent election has … Continue reading Bracing for the Storm: Navigating DEI Work in a Hostile Climate
C+: A Letter to America at 249 Years
Dear America, At 249 years old, you’re not exactly young anymore, but in the grand scheme of history, you’re still finding your way. As a teacher, I often see potential in my students that they don’t yet see in themselves. … Continue reading C+: A Letter to America at 249 Years
2025: There’s Still Work To Be Done
As I ponder on the year 2024, there is still much work to be done. I have taken it upon myself to make my own opportunities while engaging in professional development to grow myself personally and professionally. In those personal … Continue reading 2025: There’s Still Work To Be Done
The January Theme: 2025: There’s Still Work To Be Done.
2025: Much Has Been Accomplished, But There’s Still Work To Be Done in the Post-George Floyd World. “Let us not just believe in the American dream, let us be worthy of it.”-Amanda Gorman We live in a society where many … Continue reading The January Theme: 2025: There’s Still Work To Be Done.
Are We Going Down With a Sinking Ship or Integrating into a Burning House?
“’ Going down with the sinking ship’ is an idiom that means to stay committed to a fairling cause or situation, even when it seems hopeless, often implying a sense of loyalty or responsibility, similar to how a captain on … Continue reading Are We Going Down With a Sinking Ship or Integrating into a Burning House?
Work To Do…
I am a strong advocate of learning and development. One of the best foundations for achieving personal success is knowing who you are and what your purpose is on this earth. “A healthy mind, body, and soul” has been my … Continue reading Work To Do…
Winter Reflection: The Buffalo Robe Story
Winter, a season of reflection, remembrance, and storytelling, has always been a sacred time for tribal communities—a time to gather and share lessons from the past. The Old Ones would say that as the snow blankets the earth, it also … Continue reading Winter Reflection: The Buffalo Robe Story
And Right Will Always Win?
No more lives torn apartThat wars would never startAnd time would heal all heartsAnd everyone would have a friendAnd right would always winAnd love would never end, noThis is my grown up Christmas list written by David Foster (music) and Linda Thompson-Jenner (lyrics). I … Continue reading And Right Will Always Win?
Christmassing While Black
Faithing while Black Dr. Esau McCauley, author of Reading While Black, contrasted one of the main features of the Black Church with a major point of contention in European Christianity. In a panel discussion with the Jude 3 Project, McCauley … Continue reading Christmassing While Black
