Renewing in Hope
From OHF WEEKLY Vol. 6 No. 5 On the reality that every effort to achieve racial equity will be opposed and why we cannot simply give up.
stephen matlock
stephen matlock, a part-time author and gardener in the Pacific Northwest often overwhelmed by both words and weeds, has been writing about his journey into inclusion and diversity for a dozen years.
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Start Where You Are
OHF WEEKLY, VOL 4 NO 28: Stephen Matlock on making allyship a reality; Sherry Kappel on supporting Black People through thick and thin; and Madison Pattin on helping white people discuss racism with family and friends.
Speaking in a New Tongue
VOLUME 4 NUMBER 24: Stephen Matlock presents a path to peace and safety to all; Clay Rivers tells why “LGBTQ Christian” is not a contradiction in terms; and the OHF Weekly Editors announce a sweeping redesign.
Rebuilding Safe Harbors
OHF WEEKLY, VOL 4 NO 22: Stephen Matlock on Buffalo and the work of justice; Consuelo G. Flores on creating an inclusive and diverse future; a call to action by Clay Rivers; and the ongoing work of antiracism by Madison Pattin
On Icons and Justice
OHF WEEKLY, VOL 4 NO 17: Sherry Kappel on the role of an icon and the purpose they do—or don’t—fulfill. What are their qualifications? When do they do more harm than good? And other related topics
The Reset: When Good Intentions Yield Bad Results
VOLUME 4 NUMBER 15: “The Reset: When Good Intentions Yield Bad Results,” Kim McCaul on the value of shame as a way forward to connect with our shared humanity and empathy