Critical Conversations for White People
The kindest, most generous take on the brouhaha surrounding Rachel Dolezal — the former head of the Spokane NAACP chapter who resigned after allegedly lying about her race — came from filmmaker Lacey Schwartz. She said it spoke to how much we want to talk about race and racial identity in this country. The thing… Read more »
A Giving Guide
True gifts require nothing in return, but givers benefit from giving and U.S. philanthropy is building a new head of steam. Beyond the tax breaks, businesses can build relationships with new customer bases, improve reputations and contribute to the health of the communities in which they operate; individuals may also build relationships and improve lives…. Read more »
Summer Interlude: Cuba Transnational
“Art urges voyages,” wrote poet Gwendolyn Brooks, “and it is easier to stay at home….”
Diversity Revisited
The field of diversity and inclusion has made progress and regress. Where do we talk frankly about this?