I just saw someone arrested. I was walking towards a grocery store when I noticed a man on the ground surrounded by 4 other men. They all looked concerned, so I initially thought he must've had a seizure. I walked over and asked if there was anything I could do to help. The men looked … Continue reading An Arrest and Victor Hugo
Today, most of our newsfeeds will fill with Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. We'll celebrate his stand for racial justice, his pointed voice of wisdom, his peaceful stance in the midst of violent hate. But how many of us will question whether or not we would have been such enthusiastic supporters 50 years ago? We … Continue reading Dear White People: An Exhortation to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Differently
30,000 people. That's the proposed ceiling for refugee resettlement in 2019. It is also the lowest cap since the Refugee Act was signed in 1980. I'm discouraged—the shared frustration is palpable. But this is a moment for passion to drive us into action. Here are 8 ways that we CAN support refugees. Everyone can do … Continue reading 8 Ways to Support Refugees
