Tag: education
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Talking With Children About Racism
I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of middle schoolers about the history of race in America, its implications today, and the power of words. Grounding our discussion in Proverbs 18:21—”The tongue has the power of life and death”—we explored how language shapes our world and relationships. Conversations like these matter because…
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Reflections of a “Diversity Hire” Part 1
When I landed my first job out of college, I was ecstatic. It was a great opportunity in the Chemistry field, one I had worked hard to secure. Yet, as I settled into the role, I couldn’t ignore the whispers, the lingering glances, and the unspoken yet palpable assumption that I was only there because…
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3 Reasons Why Minority Mentoring Matters
“If I can do it, then so can you!” This is a common phrase I repeat when speaking to youth groups and new professionals. My college experience along my with first positions as a nascent professional were daunting and overwhelming. Not because I lacked capability, but because I didn’t have a mentor. I didn’t have…
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Smash the Spite Wall
In the 1930’s Morgan State University experienced an upswing in its enrollment. Derision grew quickly against the expansion of the historically Black college, as this yielded an upswing of African Americans in the area. The response of the white residents? A structure was built that came to be known as the “spite wall” or a…
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Goodbye to DEI?
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” -Helen Keller News outlets large and small have been reporting recently on an impactful announcement by Walmart. Forbes, CNN, and several other have stated that the behemoth global retailer has announced that it will substantially scale back its diversity equity and inclusion (DEI)…
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