I know that racism, police brutality, and white supremacy is historical, and yet each new killing seems to be more heinous, inexplicable, and horrific than the one before. To think that we have to produce our own cell phone recordings, as we are being killed, in order to be believed is unfathomable. I refuse to…
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Enter Screaming: Little Black Sambo Game Boards and Nice White Racists
When I saw the “Black Sambo” game board in a square black frame. I wanted to scream. We were so excited to find a new Antique store, and the day was bright and sunny. The white store manager was what I describe as a nice white racist. He talked about how his best customers were…
Reject Violence As A Way Of Being Human
If we do nothing else today, pray for loving peace. Pray that our hearts will open wider and support girls and women in our lives with deep gratitude and purpose. Pray that our hearts will continue to beat, and with every beat claim the knowledge that comes with a beating heart. To know,…
Meditation and The Funk
Friends and family, About 15 months or more ago, I meditated over a weekend with 10 other brave souls for about 16 hours in total silence. I experienced a sort of mental and emotional breaking down, questioning what really existed inside. Searching for the essence, in a sense. In a similar way, our country is…
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