“So in 2018, white folks, stop showering us with empty compliments, being over-eager to befriend us & all that- just stop. It’s sad how badly you want your niceties to morph into freedom from white guilt. And it doesn’t accomplish what you think it does, it just insults us when you think your biased kindness […]
Category Archives: social justice
Freedom School with Desiree Adaway
I see a lot of people who are feeling anxious about the state of things, want to do something, and aren’t sure what to do. To really be involved in making change, we have to do our homework and understand the complexity of the situations we find ourselves in. If you are committed to ending […]
Facing the Challenges of This Time
“In the face of daunting challenges, we must summon the courage to believe we are the ones we have been waiting for, take risks, and experiment towards solutions. We’re being asked to believe in our inherent capacity, step into the unknown, and challenge deeply held assumptions. For most of us, that’s radically disruptive and contrary […]
The Rise of Hate and Overt White Supremacy
During the election last year, I had 2 conversations with Trump supporters where I shared of my concern that Trump’s candidacy and potential election is bringing to the surface a quality of hate and violence that resembles Hitler’s era. They both responded to me with surprise, “You really believe that?” (met by my own surprise […]
Spiritual First Responders
This season I offer my deepest and most heart-felt gratitude to all of the spiritual first responders who are listening to what is being called of them and showing up with so much courage, compassion and fierce commitment towards addressing the root causes of human suffering and tending to the acute needs of those who […]
Honoring the Homeless Community Leaders
Every single person has gifts to offer. So many people in so many different life circumstances, dedicate their days and nights to giving their gifts and serving a greater good. My heart purrs deeply reading about these folks being honored and recognized for their service and fierce compassion. “The awards centered on who in the […]
Why are White Folks so Resistant?
“Yeah! I had those thoughts too and you know what? It didn’t kill me to let go of them. And it wont kill you either. You won’t suddenly lose all the comforts of your life when you acknowledge that, other people, through no fault of their own, do not have access to the same privileges. […]