The essence of passion is an engagement and willingness to change. There is little honor in holding back, limiting participation, accepting mediocrity, and finding comfort in the status quo. With passion, we engage our soul and our being in this work, along with our mind and our body. With passion, we reclaim our hope and … Continue reading Beyond Jaded And Disillusioned
Race/Racism
Past, Present, Future
There is so much to say about today--inauguration day. I have spent a great deal of time since before the election and then after thinking about how amazing this moment is for America and for my African American children. What I have neglected to recognize for give much thought to are those of the last … Continue reading Past, Present, Future
Black In America
What it means to be Black in America has changed with the election of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States. What it means to be Black in America has also reluctantly remained the same since Barack Obama was elected 44th president of the United States. The fact that we have elected an … Continue reading Black In America
It’s Okay To Say That My Son Is Black
Well, because he is and so is my daughter. I haven't really thought about how his blackness might make others uncomfortable especially when it comes to describing him. I know this is something that I am going to deal with forever--people describing him as black in a negative way and in a positive way and … Continue reading It’s Okay To Say That My Son Is Black
Racism Is Everywhere–Even When All The Same “Race”
I just read an interesting information pieceby the University of Washington about the tribal roots of both of my children. Minnow and Peepers are both of Oromo descent. Sadly, my son and daughter would have been second class citizens with no political autonomy in their own country because of their Oromo heritage. I had no … Continue reading Racism Is Everywhere–Even When All The Same “Race”
