Dixie Chicks, "Not Ready To Make Nice"
I heard this song on Spotify, and it reminded me of where I am in my journey right now. I've been hurt and threatened, like the Dixie...
Jill Scott's, "Hate on Me"
Sometimes, I listen to the lyrics of this song and wonder about the nature of hate. Is there actually any way to avoid it? Being nice,...
Death by a Million Papercuts: Are Prestigious Degrees Really Worth the Trouble?
Allyssa Metzger’s June 2014 blog post in The Chronicle of Higher Education, “Why I Don’t Drop the ‘H-Bomb’,” chronicles her experience...
The Gentle Critique in Activist Spaces: A Newby’s First Year Journey on Social Media
Can the online become the lifeline? We’re told, it’s not possible; we’re told that that people we meet in online forums are not real. ...
My favorite time of the day
Sunrise is my favorite time of the day ... there's yet so much hope for what the day will bring, still a flutter of excitement about what...
From Diversity to Inclusive Excellence
The United States has steadily progressed in its journey toward acceptance through various stages of the recognition of the value of...
How to Build a Mentoring Program
“What are the essentials of a mentoring program?” “Is this something any college or corporation could implement?” “Do you need special...