“One of the most thought-provoking questions I pose is, ‘Have you ever considered what you might have done during the civil rights movement of the 1960s?’ It’s a question that doesn’t require speculation. Your actions today indicate what you would … Continue reading When Good People Just Watch~ That’s How Democracy Dies
Webster’s dictionary defines resiliency as “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.”[1] I understand that change is hard and is often incremental when it comes to equity surrounding issues of race, sex, and power. With … Continue reading Here to Stay!
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
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
I have always had a way with words. Ever since I was a little girl, I was groomed to stand up for myself and for what I thought was right. As the oldest of 6 siblings, there have been quite … Continue reading Thank you Ida!
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
Fannie Lou Hamer stated, “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.” I am tired of the truth being distorted, I am sick of people believing that there is equality in America, and I am tired of being … Continue reading It’s Clear to me that Systemic Racism is embedded in American Institutions: Do you see it at play?
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