Groveland: Restoring its Historic Black Cemetery
Some would have us believe that learning about Black history will divide people and make matters worse. The folks in Groveland know better.
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When Confronting Racism, All You Need Is Love. Well, Sort Of.
OHF WEEKLY, VOL 4 NO 50: Love conquers all, when put into action; an important heads-up about our social media; last call for our end-of-year writing prompt; and a final thought by bell hooks.
When There’s Skin in the Game
OHF WEEKLY, VOL 4 NO 48: One of the main reasons Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are skeptical of allyship is because we have seen that plot line played out too many times, and rarely does it vary. The plot unfolds something like this . . .
Afrophobia. Yes, It’s a Thing.
What makes some folks think it’s acceptable to treat Black people with contempt ranging from the veiled to the brazenly naked? And why do other folks treat us as the peers we are? You know, with genuine conviviality and all? After living in Black skin every day for well...
How I Talk to White People About Racism
OHF WEEKLY, VOL 4 NO 34: Best practices for talking about race; how actions not intentions matter when harm is inflicted on BIPOC; the difficulty white people have in seeing their racism, and announcing Lecia Michelle’s new book The White Allies Handbook.
Arrogance: Shame in the Allyship Game
OHF WEEKLY, VOL 4 NO 32: The ugly side of “allyship”; remembering Nichelle Nichols, Bill Russell, James Baldwin, and a quote by Toni Morrison.