This year, since we will gather in Georgia, on land that was once the homeland of multiple Indigenous communities, I want to honor and acknowledge the history of what happened here before and what is happening now.
Read More‘When Gratitude Is the First Word and the Last... Everything in Between Is Enough‘
Thanksgiving is a challenge for me. On the one hand, it is my favorite holiday because it’s a rare time for family to gather without being centered on gift giving or even decoration — except, I confess, I can’t resist the cute turkey shaped napkin rings. On the other hand, I understand the importance of expressing gratitude and how beneficial that can be for one’s health and well-being.
Read More'What If Our Best Times Are Ahead of Us?'
Even asking such a question in these troubling times may seem preposterous, but we must to imagine the future we want to see. This week, I'm writing about Indigenous voices and climate justice.
Read MorePast Due — Connecting the Dots from Past to Present to Repair the Harm
Past Due is important new book written by Angie Allen and Courtney Carmichael that is a useful, resource-filled manual for white Americans who want to learn more and pursue their own 're-redistribution' of white privilege."
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