I recently read a fascinating article on the number of women in the United States Senate. I was struck by the title of the article, The Secret History of Women in the Senate” and thought it should have been titled “The Secret History of White Women in the Senate.” Why are black women political voices so…
Tag: social justice
Engaged Buddhism, Oprah Angel Network, and Renewed Spirits
I am sure that many of the protesters who may have financial challenges with making their bails and would be grateful for Oprah Angel network support, or some other financial foundation Oprah owns or supports that speaks to social justice and social change. The protesters’ experience and willingness to protest injustice is as powerful for me…
Being an ally is understanding and validating the worldview of that group
I am pleased to have the permission of my dear friend, Tara Edwards to post this wonderful essay. Tara is the first of many (I hope) guest writer/blogger on the Pancake Diaries. As you know we are engaged in lots of peaceful protests and conversations about racism, oppression, power, and police brutality in our country….
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