Let me start by first saying, if you have the privilege to vote, please vote! If you have time, encourage others to vote or find ways to volunteer. If you don’t have the time, but have resources to spare, donate to organizations that support the voting process. See the end of this post for a few recommendations. Over the past […]
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From #DefundthePolice to #ReimaginethePolice – An Invitation for Reflection & Dialogue About Policing
When I first started seeing #DefundthePolice on social media, I admit that I was really unsure what it meant. Of course, I could assume it was related to wanting to end policy brutality, but several questions ran through my mind. Is this supposed to mean the end of police funding all together? And if so, what would go in its […]
Welcome to Intersect Race
Before I write anything else, let me say, clearly and upfront: Black Lives Matter and Black Life matters. As protests of George Floyd’s murder and police brutality continue, I have been reflecting on the ways in which I can continue to learn about anti-blackness and actively support antiracist efforts. For a variety of health and safety reasons, I have not […]