Mixed Race: Racism and Anti-Blackness
In the United States, race is still a social construct that shapes how other people treat you. No matter how you may personally identify, how someone else sees you can…
My Multiracial Son Embraces His Black Identity
Originally published by the Indianapolis Star. The wispy-haired 4-month-old Mark is held timeless in a frame in front of me. The 12-year-old, shaggy-haired Mark is fast asleep in the room…
Poverty in Color: Race, Class and Television
Last week, NPR ran a story about who is poor on TV –and how some television shows depict poor people. Two of those shows were Good Times and The Wire,…
Poem Helps Us Recognize Ways Oppression Shows Up
The way to fight back is to keep calling it out.
How One Woman’s Openness to the Unknown Rewrote Her Story
Amina’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of stepping beyond our comfort zones, opening the door to unexpected connection.
Vice President Harris Reminded Wisconsinites We all Deserve Reproductive Freedom, Regardless of Our Incomes
I’m grateful for a Vice President that’s fighting to protect the reproductive rights of all Americans.
Anti-LGBTQ Attacks and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Sessions
Just as Florida has been ground zero for some of the most hateful rhetoric and policies, it can be ground zero to show the country what the movement to fight for all of our communities looks like.
What Jane Goodall Taught Me About Radical Love for Myself
What happened when he was 5-years-old forced Omar to hide in order to survive, then a world-renowned scientist helped him change his perspective.
Our Economy Could Use Some Holiday Magic
Hear how Eileen’s wish-lists have evolved from Barbie’s Dreamhouse to aiming for a metaphorical dream house where we all can thrive.
To Help Prevent Abuse, We Need Safe and Affordable Housing
My family suffered domestic violence and housing insecurity kept us stuck. Now I’m fighting for solutions so everyone has the safe home they deserve.