Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian: Writings & Resources on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Social Justice
Notes on politics, political issues.
In this video, co-founders of #BlackLivesMatter Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and Alicia Garza discuss how it all began. Learn more about the HerStory of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement. Ubuntu, From Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins-Jones, MSW, LLMSW
Video Description: “This is a documentary on the history of the Star Spangled Banner, and the hidden truths about the third verse of the song. Through the guidance of Tim Reid (Emmy-nominated Actor, Director & Producer)...
In this talk Chris Hedges covers a few things: contentious intersections of conservative Christianity and sexual orientation, supporting marginalized voices, the myth of “neutrality” when considering social justice, the criminal injustice system, war, hope, and more....
A report on “The Trump Effect”released from The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance Project found that: “the campaign is producing an alarming level of fear and anxiety among children of color and inflaming racial and...
From Vox: The Rise of American Authoritarianism “Authoritarians are thought to express much deeper fears than the rest of the electorate, to seek the imposition of order where they perceive dangerous change, and to desire a...
Notes You May Have Missed Vol. 16
Jul 27, 2017
Notes You May Have Missed Vol. 15
Jun 29, 2017
Feb 3, 2017
Brief Thoughts After Hidden Figures
Jan 9, 2017
Jan 17, 2017
Feb 14, 2017
N.A.H. Rewind: The Best of 2016
Dec 28, 2016
Songs For The Movement: Say Her Name
Jan 4, 2017
Earlier today a Dean asked me to share something I appreciate about the work that I do in social justice education. After taking a moment to consider it, I came to a conclusion that; as challenging as it is, one of the things I appreciate the most about my work as a social justice educator… Continue reading Fires of A Different Kind
On the 1st of each month, I share links to some of the best posts from my blog, Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian. Here are selected notes from July 2017. A Tip For Socially Just Supervision: Incorporate Intersectional Feminist Praxis A Tip for Socially Just Supervision: Incorporate Intersectional Feminist Praxis Intragroup Reflections: Survival in Higher… Continue reading Best of N.A.H. July 2017
I started training as a cohort member of the Racial Equity in Action Leadership (R.E.A.L.) center this month. Sponsored by the National Equity Project: “The REAL Center builds the competencies of leaders who have expressed a commitment to advance racial equity outcomes in their respective contexts.” Design Principles Sessions will ensure protected time for continuous… Continue reading Racial Equity in Action Leadership (REAL) Center Summer 2017 Cohort