By Z Recently, I ran into an old ally and she shared her first impressions of meeting me 15 years ago. She said I was angry and she thought, “OHHHH – that woman is so angry about racism!” I could not tell if this was a good or bad thing …
In 1978, a single white mother living in San Francisco with her biracial daughter, meets and eventually creates a family with Jamal, a black male music student and single father. Despite stereotypes, their relationship blossomed into a loving, enduring marriage, raising their children and later enjoying their grandchildren together. This story challenges common stereotypes and calls attention to the potential of black fathers unjustly incarcerated.
By Z Ah — December — that wonderful month when the world softens — hearts fill with warmth and the world chills for a moment. I love watching my old films favorites – A Christmas Carol with Alistair Sims and It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. Now, how white …
by Z In June there was electricity in the air; change was just around the corner. The non-white members of the Unitarian Universalist Association (Unitarians) were pressing for more visibility as a group and accountability from the white members at the upcoming General Assembly. My friend Laura was beside herself …
by Z Recently, in a discussion about anti-racist work, we talked about how white “friends” seem to disappear when the topic turns to race. It is surprising to find out how much fear and taboo there is around this subject. What did your parents teach you about race? Were there …