I’m at fault. For the majority of my 8 years of living in Asheville, I was not involved in government politics. I was absorbed in my own life and work and field of perceptions and not paying attention to the laws and policies being passed, enforced or not enforced locally. I paid my taxes, but […]
Category Archives: civil rights
Reflections on White Supremacy on the Rise
So many feelings around this… Nazi’s and White Supremacists are willing to be violent and kill people. Period. They also feel emboldened right now. This feels like an instance where police acted fast and used their resources to stop actual violent perpetrators (With the partnership of a community member that knew to remember the license […]
A Note to White Women about White Supremacy
People often ask, what can I do? Layla Saad has written this letter to spiritual white women. But it’s relevant to anyone who genuinely wants to be an ally and stand in solidarity. I think it’s worth a read if you are white, male, or wealthy. I’ve pulled out some snippets… “Saying ‘yes’ to doing this […]
Taking a Knee
“Protest is a right and frequently a positive game changer in our short history.” ~Paul Cooper My dad sharing his thoughts with his local paper…
Rosh Hashanah and Being Alert to the Raw Truths
Yesterday was Rosh Hashanah. Thanks to Phyllis Utley I was able to attend services. The Rabbi spoke of the symbolism of blowing the shofar (a ram’s horn). Its sound is raw and piercing. It sounds pained, like crying. It is also a triumphant sound of joy and celebration. She told us that it’s meant to remind us […]
Rev. Barber Speaks Truth on Systemic Racism and White Supremacy
What We Can DO
What can I do? I hear so many people voicing their concern for these times and asking, “What can I do?” Are you one of these tender-hearted people who believes in love, peace, and honoring the good in all humans? Are you afraid and possibly even paralyzed by the violence and hate that you are […]