Tag Archives: race

The Song of Exodus

Posted on January 14, 2021 by msw blog

I look at an ant and I see myself: a native South African, endowed by nature with a strength much greater than my size so I might cope with a racism that crushes my spirit. I look at a bird … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged apartheid, exodus, identities, Miriam Makeba, oppression, politics, race, racisim, rejection, revolutionary, self awarness, self-awareness, skin shaming, social justice, South Africa, strength, values | Leave a comment

Diversity

Posted on December 18, 2020 by msw blog

“I believe women not just in the United States but throughout the world deserve equality and freedom but know I am in no position to tell women of other cultures what that equality and freedom should look like.” ― Roxane Gay … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Change the world, conversation, conversations, Culture, cultures, diversity, equality, Ethnicity, freedom, gender, mindfulness, opportunity, oppressed, prejudices, problem solving, race, truth, women | 2 Comments

Free to Follow

Posted on November 19, 2020 by msw blog

My high school cross-country coach once advised me before a race, “Don’t try to be in the lead. The leaders almost always burn out too quickly.” Instead, he suggested I stay close behind the fastest runners. By letting them set … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged advice, cross-country, emotions, faith, follower, God, Habit, happiness, health, inspiration, leadership, life, mindfulness, opportunity, pace, Patience, prayer, purpose, quality of life, race, track | 2 Comments

Unity

Posted on October 9, 2020 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

Posted in Reflections | Tagged advocacy, community, conversations, Culture, diversity, Ethnicity, gender, love, mindfulness, opportunity, oppressed, prejudices, Protest, race, solidarity, unity | Leave a comment

Superpower

Posted on August 19, 2020 by msw blog

I love you all. And my LGBQTIA family, I see everyone of you. The things that makes us different, those are our superpower. Every day you out the door and put on your imaginary cape and go out there and … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged ally, different, diversity, joy, lean in, Lena Waithe, LGBQT, LGBQTIA, race, sexual orientation, social justice, social work, superpower, therapist | Leave a comment

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