“Resilience – We Shall Overcome Someday, Someway… Right?”
Resilience. That word is a noun. According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, resilience means either “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change” and/or “the human condition of enduring disasters – natural or unnatural.” The English … Continue reading “Resilience – We Shall Overcome Someday, Someway… Right?”
Psychology of Resilience Redefined: Intersecting Past and Present in Racial Justice Advocacy
In the realm of racial justice advocacy, historical echoes mingle with contemporary efforts for fairness and representation. As we navigate this juncture, there’s a resolute call for resilience—from marginalized communities to steadfast allies. But before redefining our strength, we must … Continue reading Psychology of Resilience Redefined: Intersecting Past and Present in Racial Justice Advocacy
Finding True North, Optimism In A World of Despair
Optimistic,If things around you crumbleNo, you don’t have to stumble and fallKeep pushing on and don’t you look back, ohI know of storms and strife,I been around them all of life,Just think ahead and you’ll be inspired,To reach higher and … Continue reading Finding True North, Optimism In A World of Despair
Never to Leave Me Alone: Resilience, Clarity, and Doubt in MLK
“Walk with [God] this morning and believe in him and do what is right and he’ll be with you even until the consummation of the ages. Yes, I’ve seen the lightning flash, I’ve heard the thunder roll, I’ve felt sin’s … Continue reading Never to Leave Me Alone: Resilience, Clarity, and Doubt in MLK
A change gon’ come
So, you watched “Origins” ———now what? You “liked” the post that Tamika Mallory had up yesterday, and you thought about donating to Sean King’s latest GoFundMe. Is that it? – It can’t be it – we can’t afford that to … Continue reading A change gon’ come
And Still, We Rise
The greatest testimony of Black people has been our ability to thrive in spite of obstacles placed in our way for our failure. We work twice as hard for half as much, and as Mya Angelo said, And Still We … Continue reading And Still, We Rise
Resilience Unveiled: Confronting DEI Challenges in a Global Context
In the complex terrain of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, we confront the intricate web of systemic injustices entrenched within our society. Each step forward feels like a battle against the shadows of the past, a daunting task that … Continue reading Resilience Unveiled: Confronting DEI Challenges in a Global Context
Resilience
With present-day Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) efforts on the brink of finding their place with reconstruction, civil rights, voting rights, and affirmative action, upon the scrap heap of history of past racial justice initiatives, Racial justice seekers, including marginalized communities … Continue reading Resilience
Using the Window of Tolerance to Build Resilience
The word resilience gets tossed around a lot and it means different things to different people. Webster defines resilience as, “ a: capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture. b: tending to recover from or adjust easily to … Continue reading Using the Window of Tolerance to Build Resilience
Three-Fifths 