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For all justice-loving people who are curious about networks or what leadership program alumni can and are accomplishing by using network strategies, I am happy to share a recently released…
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Impostrix Podcast affirms the lived experiences of professionals of color who navigate imposter syndrome/treatment, and racial toxicity in their careers. Through personal anecdotes, historical facts, and scientific data, Civil Rights…
Continue ReadingChanging the Conversation Around Reproductive Justice
“Reproductive justice” was first coined in 1994 by the Women of African Descent for Reproductive Justice and defined in 1997 by Sister Song (a formal outgrowth of that group) as “the human…
Continue ReadingBending the Arc Toward Racial Justice
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Continue ReadingHealing Love into Balance
Below is the preface to this week’s featured resource: Healing Love into Balance. Find the link to download this Brown paper at the end of this post. Love in the…
Continue ReadingFive Calls-to Action from the 2022 Facing Race Conference
What happens when thousands of racial justice leaders and practitioners come together after a pandemic? So much power and knowledge-sharing – and plenty of dancing and hugs, and even a…
Continue ReadingCreative Freedom for True Equity
Equity is often discussed, but rarely understood in a context that speaks to the core challenges of people who are under-represented in race, religion, gender, socio economic status or who…
Continue Reading6 Reasons Why Liberatory Leaders Need to Take Play Seriously
When was the last time you played, did something just because it was fun and felt good? Did you finish feeling enlivened, relaxed, energized, or something similar? Leadership Learning Community…
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