I’m just back from a family road trip! We were three, sometimes four generations traveling around, enjoying new experiences with each other. I made awe-inspiring memories and enjoyed the time off, but what stuck with me most was the importance of rest. And not just in the usual contexts, but really holding space and being intentional, and even aggressive, about honoring that need to rest.
Like many of you, when I found out about the supreme court's decision I was disgusted, angered and worried. I was concerned for what life would be like for me, for my children, for my community, for everyone who wants control of their own body. Then the rest of the court’s rulings came down and I felt even more discouraged.
Read MoreI am excited to be in conversation with you all again. Lately I’ve been thinking about accountability, and how part of accountability is showing up; it means being present with your people. So consider this monthly newsletter my way of being accountable to, and for, all of us who are interested in the work of ending oppression.
Read MoreYWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We know how crucial it is to support women, in particular women and girls of color, this election season and beyond.
Read MoreWatch Iris' interview with reporters from ABC's 7:30 Report as they discuss the origins of the Me Too movement, and actions for change.
Read MoreWASHINGTON — On the first crisp fall day in Washington, thousands of anti-racism marchers proved that the capital’s summer of protests had not yet come to a close.
Read MoreNational LGBTQ Task Force interviewing our founder and her daughter about their workshop at Queering Racial Justice "Heal the Healer: Self Love, Self Love and Radical Healing"
Read MoreThe Guild was founded in 1937 as the nation’s first racially integrated bar association. Chapters around the country organize and litigate on local issues. The organization has more than 100 chapters at law schools, where students work on a variety of projects.
Read MoreFor years, the Montessori School of Northern Virginia(MSNV), an independent school in the Washington, D.C. metro area, had been working to increase the school’s diversity.
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