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Can I Overcome My Racist Programming?
I am a white American woman who has, for most of my life, been oblivious to my white privilege — those benefits that accrue to me simply because of my…
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Remembering John Lewis: A Life of Courage and Service
In the summer of 2017, I helped develop a project in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on a proposed memorial for the enslaved Africans once sold there – and it led me…
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Hazel Scott: A Famous Black Pianist, Singer, and Baha’i
Often, when women of color are vocal about discrimination, they become the targets of hostile sexism and are tone policed or silenced. And, if you were a Black woman during…
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How to Promote Unity and Harmony in Society
In part one, Michael Orona and I explored untold stories of solidarity between Indigenous Yaqui miners and African Americans. In part two, we delved into the power of spiritual courage…
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Lessons on Spiritual Courage: Reclaiming Native Narratives
In “The Brave Ones,” Michael Orona’s compelling narrative transcends beyond physical courage and delves into spiritual courage and resilience, highlighting the power of remaining steadfast in the face of oppression.…
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‘The Brave Ones’: Exploring Untold Stories of Solidarity
Set in the 1940s American Southwest, Michael Orona’s novel “The Brave Ones” shines a light on an important but lesser-known chapter of American history. Through the shared struggles of Indigenous…
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From Media to Movies: Addressing Native American Stereotypes
On November 7, The Washington Post reported, “The FBI and authorities in several states are investigating racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide this week saying they would be…
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Geledés: How Afro Brazilians Are Combatting Racism
A quote often attributed to James Baldwin expresses a profound truth, “To be African American is to be African without any memory and American without any privilege.” African Americans endure…
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The 9 Different Types of Safety: From Physical to Emotional
Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith, stated that the Baha’i community “should feel it to be its first and inescapable obligation to nurture, encourage, and safeguard every minority…
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Clinicians, lawmakers talk mental health barriers related to race
Rates of mental health crisis scenarios have a significant tie to demographics. On Friday, a panel of mental health experts gathered together, hosted by Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter, at the…
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The Intersection of Race and Mental Health: Addressing Disparities in Access and Treatment
Mental health disorders affect individuals from all walks of life, but the effects of race and ethnicity on mental health are often overlooked. Research suggests that people of color are…
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The roles of race and mental health in maternal mortality
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As it becomes more dangerous for American women to carry and give birth to a child, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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What I Learned from Attending Over 40 Indy 500s by Jeff Cowan is a Revolutionary Self-Help Book that Draws Important Business and Life Lessons from the Most Celebrated Race in the World
PRESS RELEASE Published May 25, 2023 With radical candor and authentic advice, Jeff Cowan’s, What I Learned from Attending Over 40 Indy 500s combines engaging real life stories with The…
