anti-racism

So look. I’m pissed. The other night my 7-year-old son asked me, “What were all those people doing on TV?” I was watching CNN and they were showing some co

This is an incredible thread. Joe Truss took the Amy Cooper viral video and described all the ways that that behavior shows up in classrooms and staff loun

I’m going to admit something: I have not been doing a super job talking about racism with my four White stepkids. And part of the reason is that I worry ab

America, 2020: A Black man is recorded being killed in broad daylight by a White police officer trained to “protect and serve.” As videos and eyewitnesses

I am finding it difficult to get through most days without crying, without feeling like water is rising above my head, without feeling a great sense of des

This week began with a hike in the woods for my family and me in the Shenandoah Valley State Park. Pre COVID-19, our outings consisted of laser tag, movies

Dear High School and Undergraduate Seniors,  I am no expert. This my story, and I hope it is one many of you can relate to and refer to for motivation when

As a nonprofit leader and educator who works with college students of African descent, I am intimately aware of how challenging getting through college can

As part of my job as an educator, I have, at times, had to restrain teenagers. I was trained to do so. It is my least favorite part of my job. It feels sca