29th People of Color Conference Sponsored by The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) as part of their commitment to equity and justice in teaching and learning. This will be my third year facilitating the White Affinity Group Sessions at this phenomenal conference. The mission of the People of Color Conference (PoCC) is to provide […]
Category Archives: Racial Healing
Facing Race 2016
Facing Race Conference 2016 Largest multi-racial, multi-issue, intergenerational national gathering dedicated to racial justice 2300 people in Atlanta, GA My notes from the conference “A cohesive multiracial movement is our best hope.” Rinku Sen, ED of Race Froward and Publisher of Colorlines “We gotta show folks what it looks like when we love and protect each other. […]
Creating Safety for POC in Predominantly White Gatherings
Living in Asheville and moving in circles with healers and social innovators, I struggle with how both of these groups often avoid addressing and discussing issues of oppression and cultural patterns of superiority, particularly White supremacy. It has been incredibly nourishing to be at the Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference this weekend, joining a team that is […]
Writing What’s On My Heart… & Why
I am feeling called to write more. I don’t yet know the path and pattern that will help me carry though with this… but I have faith I will find a way that feels in alignment with all else calling to me. Your encouragement, suggestions of things you’d like to read from me, and gentle […]