Symbols Will Never Set Us Free
I’ve spent a lot of time studying movements. What made them successful, where did they come up short? It’s crucial to use our history to inform how we work toward liberation now. To say that the Women’s March last year and this year prompted a lot of reflection for me...
What exactly is Critical Race Theory?
Good morning! The very first time I heard about Critical Race Theory (CRT) I was in college. I hadn't learned about it in school because I attended predominantly white institutions. During this time I was trying to figure out why the education I was paying...
A Love Letter to Activist
Dear Black Creatives, Radicals and Revolutionaries, This a love letter. I feel an overwhelming need to repeatedly thank you for your efforts. Every day you show up and share your voice, your vision, and your passion. The importance of your actions and the strength of...
It Is Not Enough
"In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be antiracist." ~ Angela Davis I am a black woman. Being a black woman can get me killed. My identity can get me killed. Can we just sit with that reality for a moment? My identity can get me killed....
Awareness, Analysis, Action
Liberatory Consciousness Liberatory consciousness is a force that enables an individual to live his or her life in oppressive systems and institutions with awareness and intentionality. We understand that inequity, racial and otherwise, is the result of...
You Can Not Be Neutral
Photo from Boston Globe I choose sides. I have always chosen sides. I have never felt like I had the luxury not to. I take sides because in the fight for justice there is no sideline to stand on. Neutrality is a myth. Many...
We are Socialized to Accept Oppression as Normal
Photo from: Social Justice House | Barnard College Oppression is Normal.... We are all socialized into systems that oppress.Our parents and teachers, grandparents and loved ones intentionally or unintentionally pass on their beliefs, norms, rules and...
It Is Not About Diversity
It is not about diversity, it’s all about justice Over my career I have had many, many situations where I was the only woman. Where I was the only person of color. Where I was the only one that came from a working class background. The only one. Do you...
The Heart of Social Justice
Simply put, social justice is about human flourishing. It’s about us living our best lives together. It is not just about showing up for one another but it is also about how we show up. Racism in the U. S has consequences. It requires all of us to live our lives in...