Meet Brent Whiting and Chinua Hawk! If you’re someone who has ever thought your vote doesn’t matter, they would disagree. I had the chance to chat with them recently, and they shared with me about Tomorrow We Vote and how they’re aiming to empower the next generation when it comes to voting. The three of …
Updated 7/25/20: Added more resources recommended by Jessica and Kathy Recently, I had the chance to record a podcast with two friends of mine, Jessica Arnette and Kathy Richardson. I consider them both to be passionate antiracist advocates, and I was eager to hear them describe their own personal journeys as white females when it …
Good for Mississippi for finally addressing their state flag. Although, the debate isn’t new to them. A vote back in 2001 saw 65% of voters opt to keep the existing flag. The decision even made one former state commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans proud. He admitted the KKK and others have used the …
Photo by Alyssa Ledesma Not too long ago I shared some of my own personal definitions for some key terms when it comes to conversations about race based on some exchanges I had with some friends. If you didn’t read it, maybe check it out before reading this one. But after the last post I started …
Photo by Pixaby Multiple friends have told me lately that they would like to be a part of more conversations about race but something is holding them back. Definitions. And I get it. I mean, it’s incredibly difficult for people to have a constructive conversation about anything, much less race, without a common understanding of …
I’m so excited for this post because it’s my very first podcast! It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time now and for the first episode I had the privilege of interviewing my friend Kurt Law, a white male and former law enforcement officer, to get his perspective on a variety of topics. …
Photo by Nathan McBride I want this time to be different. I really do. I desperately want to believe that things can change in our country for the better, and I know many others want that, as well. Will the year 2020 mark the beginning of something great? Maybe, in the midst of a pandemic, …
Picture of Los Angeles protest by Joseph Ngabo If you haven’t already seen Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms address protesters in the city of Atlanta, stop what you’re doing and spend the next 5 minutes of your life watching the video. Her emotion is something to behold. It’s an incredible example of her not simply protecting …
“What are you?” asked a classmate. “I’m a 5th grader.” I responded. “No… where are you from?” “Oh! I was born right here in Marietta. Lived here all my life.” “No! Like, where are you really from? What are you?” Imagine being asked that on a constant basis and having to explain yourself. Now imagine …
Do you know the difference between antiracist and not racist? The former vocally disputes racist behaviors and ideas. It is outspoken against assigning value to people based on skin color. And, most importantly, it requires active participation. The latter only requires someone to remain silent and doesn’t actually stand against racism. Which are you? Antiracist …