Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian: Writings & Resources on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Social Justice
In this video, Novelist Chimamanda Adichie shares personal experiences about the critical misunderstandings and missed opportunities that can be created by holding a “single story” about a person or group of people.
From Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins, MSW
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Written by Relando Thompkins-Jones
I'm a Social Justice Educator and Aspiring Humanitarian who is interested in conflict resolution, improving intergroup relations, and building more equitable and inclusive communities. "Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian" is my blog, where I write about issues of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice. By exploring social identities through written word, film & video, and other forms of media, I hope to continue to expand and enrich conversations about social issues that face our society, and to find ways to take social action while encouraging others to do so as well in their own ways.
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The Climate Although they tell me different, I can see it and feel it. I am telling you… it’s raining over here. I was told “Get Dressed for the party. You’ll have a good time”. There’s no party in here. Someone told me a lie. They’re still lying to others, not telling the truth. I can see it and feel it. In my life lies the proof. Although they tell me different, I can see it and feel it. I am telling you… it’s raining over here. “We’re post-rain now. There’s no reason to hide. There’s no reason to cry. (out) All is…
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 is the struggle. I’ve written before about how if I wasn’t using education as a vehicle for liberation, I would probably be a paramedic, or firefighter. Both of those are helping professions, but with social justice education I’ve found that I’m able to fight fires…
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[…] that remained consistent throughout the semester was the notion that through our socialization, we learn limited, single stories about people and groups who we believe to be different from us, and how power and privilege greatly […]
[…] As someone with marginalized identities who has traditionally been viewed as outside of the dominantly defined scope of what is thought to be considered “professional”, I have longed to be in a position to really critically unpack this notion; including acknowledging the power dynamics involved in who gets to define what that means. […]