I recently learned that each year since 1928 the Association for the Study of African American Life and History has assigned a theme to Black History Month. According to the organization, the themes reflect "how people of African descent in the United States have viewed themselves, the influence of social movements on racial ideologies, and …
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A while ago I read White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. I’m not proud to admit that I am one of those white people who gets uncomfortable when I'm confronted with the racial inequity that is still taking place in the United States and beyond. I've been thinking …
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Diversifying my next round of reading We've been very fortunate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both our jobs are intact and easily done from the safety of our homes. We love spending time together and have used the hours I'm not commuting to partner on projects around the house or binge watch shows on Hulu. When …
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Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Heather's Compass 