An afternoon spent with a group of excellent young writers
WIBS Write-In for George Floyd
From the Archives…
“Thank you for your service”
Some veterans don't care for the fad of random thank yous. I feel differently - but I understand their point.
Waking Up White: The Final Chapters
Waking Up White: The Final Chapters Wrapping up my Waking Up White blog challenge.
Struggling With Liam Neeson
Rape, Racism, and re-examination: what does Liam Neeson's story of revenge tell us?
What Does “Institutional Bias” Even Mean?
I’ve been having some interesting and challenging conversations on race recently. One of the things that seems most difficult for people I encounter to wrap their minds around is the concept of institutional racism. Raised on the belief that democratic law and justice are impartial, it’s hard for Americans to understand how a “system” can... Continue Reading →
Waking Up White: Chapter 25
Waking Up White: Chapter 25 - Belonging "Belonging" in a community and how it feeds entitlement.
Waking Up White: Chapter 24
Waking Up White: Chapter 24 - Everyone is Different; Everyone Belongs The author discusses her children's school, where diversity is valued but children of color fall behind white students nonetheless
Waking Up White: Chapter 23
Blog Challenge: Waking Up White - Chapter 23: "Diversity Training" In which the author examines why she tends to stay among people like herself.
Waking Up White: Chapter 22
Waking Up White: Chapter 22 - Why Do I Always End Up With White People? In which the author unpacks a day at the park.
Waking Up White: Chapter 21
Waking Up White: Chapter 21 - Straddling Two Worlds - Insiders and Outsiders
