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Nov 8

White Folks Facing Race: Reactions and Responses

Hi Friends, I have been trying to write about what has been unfolding in the Middle East for a month. I have drafted and edited and asked friends for feedback and edited some more. And during this process, most of you have heard nothing but silence from me, and for…

Racism

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Racism

4 min read


Sep 19

White Folks Facing Race: Freezing, Silence, and Shame

Hi Friends, Happy Fall! I hope your school years have started well (for those of you caring for school-aged children) and that things are settling into a new routine. I have been reading a lot and remembering some experiences and wrestling with the fact that there have been several times…

Community Organizing

4 min read

Community Organizing

4 min read


Jul 20

White Folks Facing Race: I Still Have Hope

Hi Friends, I hope you’re all having a good summer so far. I’m sorry I’ve been quieter than usual since I wrote last. Some really impactful things have been happening for me lately. I have been engaging with some really wonderful growth and healing work since December and that has…

Community Organizing

4 min read

Community Organizing

4 min read


May 10

White Folks Facing Race: Objectification and Dehumanization

Hi Friends, I hope this finds you well and enjoying spring! I have been growing and learning in some new directions over the last few months and I am excited to share with you as we all move forward in this essential work together. Today, I’d like to discuss one…

Community Organizing

3 min read

Community Organizing

3 min read


Apr 18

White Folks Facing Race: Safety Through Compassion

Hi Friends, It has taken me time to write this, as I have grappled, as I’m sure every person who cares for children has done, with the reality that they face danger, even in places that should be safe. I also realize that I am somewhat new to this experience…

Community Organizing

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Community Organizing

7 min read


Mar 16

White Folks Facing Race: Interconnectedness and Public Schools

Hi Friends, I have been thinking a lot lately about isolation, fear based parenting, and the disconnectedness we experience from each other. This trend started before the pandemic and then was made much worse as we separated ourselves from each other out of necessity. …

Education

6 min read

Education

6 min read


Jan 22

White Folks Facing Race: Standing Up For Inclusion and Hope

Hi Friends, It has taken me over a month to decide how to write about a recent event I witnessed. I have felt rage and anger and disbelief. I have felt grief and sadness and resignation. …

Education

5 min read

Education

5 min read


Dec 6, 2022

White Folks Facing Race: It’s Not Antiracism Without Action

Hi Friends, I hope you are finding joy this holiday season. I have been thinking about a couple of things that I want to digest with you. …

Anti Racism

6 min read

Anti Racism

6 min read


Nov 8, 2022

White Folks Facing Race: Perfectionism is Silencing Me

Hi Friends, I apologize for my long absence. The first few months of the school year have been more demanding than in the past (something about having kids in two different schools in two different districts…). …

Racism

4 min read

Racism

4 min read


Aug 30, 2022

White Folks Facing Race: New (School) Beginnings

Hi Friends, Welcome to the new school year! We moved two of our kiddos to a more integrated school this year (my eldest will wait another year before we move her to a more integrated middle school), so there were a lot of changes yet again for our family and…

Community Organizing

2 min read

Community Organizing

2 min read

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Emily Vincent

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