Tag Archives: race
The Measure of a Man
The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography by Sidney Poiter. This novel is a philosophical reflection of his life, focusing on race, integrity, grit, and perseverance. Poitier wrote and published this autobiography at 73, the threads that ties it … Continue reading
Cooking While Black
Do you have reflections on being a Black chef that you’d like to share? I’ve come to a realization over the past couple years. I was facilitating our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) group [at FareStart], and as … Continue reading
Impossible Questions
Would you please help me consider a useful, if not beneficial, response to an interview question that goes something like this: “We at (organization name) are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Would you tell us how you are prepared … Continue reading
Seattle Police Department: Don’t Terminate Court Oversight
Re: “SPD illegally searched trunk after driver says he was stopped due to race, judge rules” [Aug. 7, Local News]: The report on yet another instance of Seattle police officers pulling guns on a Black driver for a minor traffic … Continue reading
Acting Black
“I liked him until he started acting Black,” she said, talking about me. “Acting Black? He is Black,” said my friend. Days prior: I had joined my friend’s Thanksgiving. Her cousin and I instantly connected, having deep conversations about E.E. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 