Tag Archives: ancestors
Historical Figure
Which historical figure do you most identify with? I don’t see myself in those who have come before me, rather I understand and am grateful that because of them, I am able to be who I am. – Megan Rapinoe Positively … Continue reading
Grand Rising
Do you feel the current protests in response to George Floyd’s killing have exposed systemic racism in a new way? Do you think there will be real change? I don’t think systemic racism was exposed more this time than in … Continue reading
Choosing Myself
For me, part of choosing myself has been about overcoming my fears, many of which we’re facing this year. I am no longer asking for permission to belong to the nation the doles out racism and brutality with ease, all … Continue reading
Battlecry
If more and more of us exist—it’ll become impossible for them to ignore our talent. If more and more of us exist—it’ll become impossible for them to ignore our vision. If more and more of us exist—it’ll become impossible for … Continue reading
Pledge for Tomorrow
Young women, young men of color, we add our voices to the voices of your ancestors who speak to you over ancient seas and across impossible mountain tops. Come up from the gloom of national neglect, you have already been … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 