Black movement itself has become an activating force of the White posse…, activating the Pavlovian White posse or police response. Walking in a new area, running and driving shouldn’t be a Black crime punishable by death.
Category: Unlearning Oppression
Peace Is Up to Us! Unlearning Oppression, Lesson 22
Peace is not passive. Peace is non-violent. What is required is deliberate, intentional action and or training. Have you got the courage to bring peace to your community?
Get Uncomfortable! (Unlearning Oppression: Lesson 20)
Another week, another inexplicable shooting of a black person. And still it is very difficult for many White Americans in … More
Communicate with Intention (Unlearning Oppression: Lesson 18)
Recently, I received a beautifully written “Out-of-Office automatic reply” that opened my heart with compassion and awareness. Without delving into … More
Unlearning Oppression (Lesson 16): See’s Parable
One day, a rich and powerful White Woman invited a Black Woman from her church to work at her Famous … More
Unlearning Oppression (Lesson 15): Form a Personal Accountability Group
Radical times, demand radical measures. Too many people live and work in isolated bubbles. In good times, our social circles … More
Unlearning Oppression (Lesson 14): July 4th Peace Action
It is a known fact that Indigenous Women experience a disproportional percentage of the violence in American society. The consistent … More
Unlearning Oppression (Lesson 13): Stop the Labels!
Everyone likes to be called by their name. Almost no one likes their name to be mispronounced, changed or shortened … More
Unlearning Oppression (Lesson 12): Give Us the Ballot!
Amiri Baraka teaches in his writing that “Each of us sees a thing or event according to our own experiences … More
Unlearning Oppression (Lesson 11): Intercession
Like many of us, I have witnessed the transformative energy of prayer. I know, that if I ask my mother … More
Karma Compass 