In this cultural moment, a lot of my focus has turned to speaking up for racial equity, towards learning how to become a better ally and hot to use my white privilege to effect asContinue reading
Category: Civil Rights
Thoughts on White Fragility
I mentioned before that I planned to write an in-depth review of Robin DiAngelo’s book. Now that I have finished the book and have pushed myself to apply the concepts I have learned, I haveContinue reading
Monuments, their Historiographical Role
Once again, monuments, specifically Civil War related monuments, have come under fire with many of these monuments torn down, defaced, or scheduled for removal. Opponents to the removals cry out that taking down these monumentsContinue reading
Education and Race
It should come as no surprise to anyone that education holds a special place in my heart. From my youngest years, I knew I wanted to become a teacher. That journey took quite a fewContinue reading
Racism
Friday May 29, 2020 lifted the lid and showed the roiling, ugly underbelly of American culture and the still endemic system of racism woven deeply into the bones of this country. In a text toContinue reading
Silent Reflection
Although I have posts already written, this week I am taking a break from new content. These past few days have weighed heavy on my heart, convicting me and motivating me. Over the next weekContinue reading