Years ago, our daughter was rejected from a preschool program as soon as the director heard that she had Down syndrome. The label she received at birth of “disability” seemed…
REIMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE PODCAST S10 E5—Where does racism come from? Many of us assume it's rooted in hatred or fear, but what if it’s actually rooted in greed? As…
I want to start out by saying: The work I do is not about politics, and I’m going to try hard to make sure it doesn’t become about politics. That…
Apple YouTube Spotify More! Recent political changes and executive orders have polarized the complex conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). David M. Bailey, the Founder and CEO of Arrabon,…
These days, my writing and speaking are drawn to interdependence—the beauty of life together, of reciprocal relationships of love and care. Often, these relationships of mutuality (or, as Rosemarie Garland-Thomson called them, complementarity1) don’t just…
These days, I think many of us feel weary. Weary in advocacy, weary of politics, weary and wondering if the change we hope for is possible. I recently wrote, in reference…
Apple YouTube Spotify More! The way we tell the stories of our past plays a crucial role in shaping our imagination for the future. Author and historian Jemar Tisby, Ph.D.,…
Apple YouTube Spotify More! Why would a Christian author immerse her stories in darkness? Why would she use violent imagery that directly relates to Christianity, race, class, disability, and illness?…
As we enter Black History Month tomorrow, I want to highlight some of the Black voices who have helped me expand my understanding of Black history and culture. JEMAR TISBY…
Once, when I was speaking at a church, I was introduced as an “expert on privilege.” The person introducing me didn’t mean that I’ve done anthropological or sociological studies about…
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