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 […]
Category Archives: White supremacy
Liberation Theology
“When I feed the poor, they call me a saint, but when I ask why the poor are hungry, they call me a Communist.” Dom Helder Camara, twentieth-century bishop, one of the prophets of Christian “Liberation theology”
Jesus is Coming – Will you Recognize Him?
Driving through rural Georgia I passed a hand written sign in someone’s yard that said, “Jesus is coming.” I wanted to ask the people — How will you know when Jesus arrives? How will you recognize Jesus? What-if Jesus is here and because Jesus doesn’t fit your description you can’t recognize Jesus? This post about […]
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 […]
Looking to Expand Your Network to Not Be So White?
“Because my network is diverse, white people often reach out to me asking me to connect them with people of color, because they want to diversify their organization, program, event, etc. While I am heartened by their desire for inclusivity, I hope to communicate that if they truly are sincere and want more than a […]
I’m Learning About Being a White Woman
I am devoted to creating a more loving and equitable world. Navigating this commitment can be challenging. The purpose of this post is to share some things I am learning as a White, middle-class, cis-gendered, able-bodied woman saying yes to the challenges, staying committed to running this marathon, and making every effort to keep my […]
Fake News
“‘Fake News’ is a new name for White Supremacy. In order to keep racism going, you have to perpetuate lies.” ~Glenn Singleton In order to dominate people and coerce them into subordination and oppression, you have to perpetuate lies.