It’s no secret that I have a problem with people who grift in the DEI space. With that in mind, when I meet those doing this not just for the right reasons, but effectively and with an intentionality that centers those most marginalized, it makes my day. Alexis Braly James is one of those people. …
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If you haven’t been following the work of Imagine Black (formerly PAALF), you’re missing some of the most visionary Black organizing happening in Oregon right now. At the center of it all is their executive director Joy Alise Davis. I spoke with Joy Alise for the Blacktastic Adventure. Check it out below:
Any time I get a chance to speak with Intisar Abioto, good things happen. My latest byline for RACC is no different. As part of the article on the In-Between installation, a collaboration between Abioto and Hank Willis Thomas, I spoke with Abioto and others about the impact of the project itself and the implications …
I had the pleasure of participating in the premier and panel discussion for “Being Me in the Current America”, a short film about playwright Josie Seid’s real life experience with the Lake Oswego police. The panel was moderated by Shelley B. Shelley and also included Seid, Shareen Jacobs (who plays Seid in the film) and …
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I launched a new YouTube book series today! “Some Sh*t I Read” takes excerpts from books that have been influential in my life, breaks down why they’re important and how we can apply the knowledge in our daily lives. The first two episodes tackle “Contagious” by Jonah Berger and “Revolutionary Suicide” by Huey P. Newton. …
Have I mentioned that these young people are on their business? As part of a new Respond to Racism LO initiative, I host monthly IG Live interviews and we kicked off the first one with student activist Cameron Lizuka. Among other things, Cameron is the Chair of the Lake Oswego School District DEI Advisory Committee, …
Shoutout to Amira Stanley for inviting me to discuss the Respond to Racism LO letter writing workshop and proofreading sessions, as well as some of my other projects, on Core Mind Gut Connection! Make sure to subscribe to the channel. It should be noted that it wasn’t the greatest day for my video connection, but …
The Patreon community continues growing and allowing us to do fun things. Since the last update, we had a great discussion on narrative in media, which you can watch a clip of below (full video available for patrons): This month, we’ll be talking about the York statue that was installed in Mount Tabor in Portland …
Respond to Racism LO is trying something new with monthly Instagram Live events. I’ll be hosting, providing organizational news, answering live Q&A and interviewing a special guest each episode. We start tomorrow at 7pm with special guest Cameron Lizuka, LOSD DEI Advisory Board Chair and Lake Views Co-Editor-in-Chief. Check out the flyer for more info …
About a decade or so ago, S. Renee Mitchell put the bug in my ear to record my content. She was working with students at Humboldt School, where my mom was principal at the time and offered me some free advice as an up and coming writer. Fast forward to 2021 and I can’t help …
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