Peacebuilding When We Disagree (Podcast)
Click here to listen to the full interview! With election season 2020 behind us, there’s a lot of talk from winning candidates about opposing …
Unpack This!
Heartful responses to microaggressions
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NVC tools and strategies for intentional living
Making Sense of These Times (Video)
In this live-streamed conversation, I discuss the opportunities that NVC provides for understanding and transforming racism.
Kwanzaa Reflections – Kuumba
Today, the 6th day of Kwanzaa, is a day when I’m so annoyed at this extended pandemic! As we celebrate today’s principle from …
Kwanzaa Reflections – Nia
This morning, folks in my house listened to Paul Robeson sing Ballad for Americans as we started our Kwanzaa reflections. Robeson, born in …
Kwanzaa Reflections – Ujamaa
The principle of Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics – is deeply embodied within African-American communities and communities of African-descent folks worldwide. Living from this …
Kwanzaa Reflections – Ujima
This morning, the third day of Kwanzaa, my teen and I discussed today’s principle of Ujima – Collective Work and Responsibility. They immediately …
Kwanzaa Reflections – Kujichagulia
On the second day of Kwanzaa, we contemplate the principle, Kujichagulia. On the official Kwanzaa website, Kujichagulia – Self Determination – asks us …
Kwanzaa Reflections – Umoja
As the year comes to a close, I’ve decided to share a little of my family’s tradition. When my children were born, I …
Cross Privilege Dialogues: Avoiding the Trap of Centering Yourself When You Have More Privilege
Download PDF I have a dear friend who has become a treasured empathy buddy. Once a week, we call each other and share …
Viewing Needs through an Equity Lens
At a retreat, I supported a conversation between two men who had experienced a break in connection. One man of Chinese and European …
Calling In, Calling Out
In progressive circles, several topics are often raised when someone behaves in a way that’s painful to another person. Discussions come up about …