Are we the land of the free? Think about who actually enjoys freedom in our American systems. We are the home of the brave, the brave resistors, rabble-rousers, protestors, activists, advocates. Independence Day has long been my favorite holiday. I always said my family should … [Read more...] about Independence for Whom?
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Shame.
I have done things I am ashamed of. I have a lot to learn, process, and remedy. I reflect on my own biases and experiences on this Juneteenth. I'm embarrassed that I only learned of Juneteenth in adulthood. Most of the history I learned was whitewashed and inaccurate, or just … [Read more...] about Shame.
America is burning. Do not look away.
Dear Bird and Deal, America is burning. Do not look away. The current events of the world have gutted me. Do not trust the people who carry on with a business-as-usual gait. As you know, I grew up in Charlottesville and went to college there. It's become … [Read more...] about America is burning. Do not look away.
Trayvon Martin and Perceptions
I participated in a training session once that opened my eyes to something I didn't want to see in myself, something I didn't even realize was there. And I am ashamed. All the participants in this training session were given a photograph similar to the one above. We were told … [Read more...] about Trayvon Martin and Perceptions