Our Writers
Our writers develop their stories from their unique experiences, gifts, talents, and perspectives. Part of what makes them so appealing is that it takes a special kind of person to want to write around the themes of racial equity, allyship, and inclusion. Especially today.
The OHF Weekly Editors
from US ∙ 90 articlesThe Editors of the online publication OHF Weekly: Clay Rivers and Sherry Kappel. Love one another.
Clay Rivers
from Orlando ∙ 70 articlesOHF Weekly Editor-in-Chief and Our Human Family Founder. Artist, author, accidental activist. Love one another.
Sherry Kappel
from Raleigh, NC ∙ 26 articlesOHF Weekly Managing Editor, poet, essayist, and Univ of Pittsburgh MFA graduate. Sherry looks for the best in people and is driven in life and her writing by empathy. She loves her family and running.
stephen matlock
from Seattle WA ∙ 20 articlesstephen 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.
William Spivey
from Orlando, Florida ∙ 18 articlesWilliam Spivey, a Fisk University alum, writes on politics, history, and race to educate those who have been misled on these matters. Sometimes he might mock a politician. Spivey is fluent in sarcasm.
Michael Greiner
from Detroit, Michigan ∙ 12 articlesDr. Michael Greiner has worked in politics, in government, and as a lawyer. Now, he teaches, researches and writes about the intersection of politics, government, economics and the law.
Sabrina Bryant
from Chicago ∙ 12 articlesSabrina is an avid reader of all genres. When she’s not reading or writing, she can be found discussing anime with her teenager, crafting with her preschooler, or watching movies with her husband.
Jesse Wilson
from Northamptonshire, England ∙ 12 articlesJesse Wilson is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer now IT professional with a late passion for and love of writing. His work has appeared in the "Fieldnotes on Allyship" anthology.
Glenn Rocess
from Seattle ∙ 11 articlesGlenn Rocess is retired Navy, has traveled five continents, and worn many hats. Most importantly, he is a dad, a husband of twenty-eight years, and fears nothing except his wife’s guilt trips.
Sylvia Wohlfarth
from Cork, Ireland ∙ 10 articlesHalf-Irish, half-Nigerian, Sylvia is a social anthropologist and English teacher in Ireland. Her creative nonfiction writing and poetry focuses on social injustice, and initiating change.
Rebecca Hyman
from Portland, Oregon ∙ 9 articlesRebecca Hyman is a therapist, writer, and trainer. She writes about mental health, white supremacy, patriarchy and social change.
Madison Pattin
from Chicago ∙ 6 articlesI am a scholar, writer, and lifelong learner of various topics, but am most passionate about racial justice. I love to read, and memoirs are my favorite. I also have two rescue dogs I love!
Lecia Michelle
from New Orleans ∙ 6 articlesWomanist. Founder of “Real Talk: WOC and Allies.” Author of “The White Allies Handbook” (Summer 2022) with Kensington Books. Repped by Stonesong.
Dan Hislop
from Santa Barbara, California ∙ 6 articlesDan Hislop lives and writes on unbundled faith, parenting without controlling, social injustice and art. Day job: data nerd.
Carol Spivey
from Florida ∙ 6 articlesHot, cold, coming, going—I am Carol. Pick you up and lay you down in the same breath, that’s the Baltimore in me. Eclectic topics and not afraid to share.
Erik Deckers
from Oviedo, Florida ∙ 6 articlesErik Deckers is a professional writer and co-author of four social media books. He published his first humor novel, Mackinac Island Nation, in 2019 and has been a newspaper humor columnist since 1994.
Marley K
5 articlesMarley K writes articles that balance information mixed with hard truths in understanding and dismantling white supremacy; and focus on anti-racism, politics, policy, life lessons, and current events.
Charles Estacious White
4 articlesCharles Estacious White is originally from New Orleans. He writes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. He is married with three kids and teaches English at the local juvenile detention center.
Kim McCaul
from Australia ∙ 4 articlesSocial anthropologist, mediator and writer with a strong desire to build bridges between people and cultures.
John Metta
from 62 West Wallaby St., The Shire ∙ 3 articlesUnassuming hobbit living in a Midori notebook with a pet fountain pen.
Peter Faur
from Phoenix, Arizona ∙ 3 articlesPeter Faur holds a bachelor’s degree in education and master’s degrees in journalism and business administration. He looks forward to the day America finally overcomes its deeply rooted racism.
Consuelo G. Flores
from Los Angeles ∙ 3 articlesThe youngest of ten siblings in a Mexican immigrant family, Consuelo is a Legacy Artist of Self Help Graphics & Art in East L.A., and a former director in SAG-AFTRA’s Equity & Inclusion Department.
Brian Mack
2 articles“My pen isn't afraid to speak the truth” —Marsha Ambrosius
Ben Lane
2 articlesA disciple of Jesus Christ and an Episcopal musician for forty years, spiritually guided by respect for humanity and all creation.
James Finn
from rural Michigan ∙ 2 articlesJames Finn is an LA Blade columnist, former Air Force intelligence analyst, Queer Nation and Act Up NY alumnus, and an agented novelist. He lives in Michigan with an English Pointer and a small cat.
Ré Harris
from Chicago, Illinois ∙ 1 articleMuser, Writer ~ practicing storytelling like Hendrix did guitar.
Jen Whitney
from Austin, Texas ∙ 1 articleAt 50, Jen is exploring and expanding what’s possible as a partner, mother to 3 teens, daughter, ally, corporate director at an asset management firm, and truth dweller writing, naked on the page.
Indira Reddy
from Chenai, India ∙ 1 articleIndira Reddy writes poems and stories spanning mental health, societal issues, fantasy and relationships. Her work can be found in many publications here on Medium and in her own pub, Paro.
Emily Cashour
from Oakland ∙ 1 articleAs an author and activist, Emily is dedicated to promoting awareness of the diverse experience of identity. She considers storytelling the ultimate equalizer.
Erika Burkhalter
from Santa Ana, California ∙ 1 articleErika Burkhalter is a yogi, neurophilosopher, cat-mom, photographer, writer, & lover of travel and nature, spreading her love & amazement for Mother Earth's glories. (MS Neuropsych., MA Yoga Studies)
Tasneem Kagalwalla
from Lake Dallas, Texas ∙ 1 articleTasneem Kagalwalla is a certified Life Coach & has a poetry book Windows of Reflection. She specializes in Mental Health & Relationship Coaching & believes that you are everything you choose to be.
Jef Littlejohn
from Oklahoma ∙ 1 articleYou are likely to find this Chicago born woman writing poetry near her back french doors. Watching a menagerie with wings in an Oklahoma garden, hoping, against its nature, today the cat might behave.
Melanie Johnson
from Ocoee, Florida ∙ 1 articleFormer accountant, but I prefer words to numbers because I write to inspire humanity. Lover of nature and I enjoy writing Haiku poetry.
Jack Herlocker
from York, Pennsylvania ∙ 1 articleHusband. Retire IT person. Former Navy officer.
D Abboh
from London ∙ 1 articleD Abboh is a poet, mother of sons, and freelance editorial professional based in London, United Kingdom. Find her composing sentences, pursuing clarity, and writing her first book.
Tremaine L. Loadholt
from Winston-Salem, North Carolina ∙ 1 articleTremaine L. Loadholt is a writer in North Carolina. Her work is published in various literary magazines, anthologies, and journals. “I am more than breath & bones . . . I am nectar in waiting.”