THE BLOG
When Inclusion Goes Wrong: The Hard Truth About Accountability and Care
Real inclusion requires more than an invitation Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were harmed, and they deserve formal apologies from everyone involved in inflicting that harm. Full stop! There should be no confusion about that. But if we are serious about learning...
“I Am Somebody”: The Echo That Still Rises
Reverend Jesse Jackson’s passing has landed in my spirit with both weight and gratitude. Weight, because we have lost a towering figure whose voice, courage, and conviction helped bend the arc of this nation toward justice. Gratitude, because we were blessed to...
Bad Bunny at The Super Bowl and Conflict Resolution
Curiosity, Culture, and the Conversations That Bring Us Closer Instead of Pulling Us Apart I first learned about Bad Bunny several years ago from a family friend, a fiercely proud Puerto Rican American young woman who loves his music. I had never heard of him,...
American History Made By Black People
Harriet Tubman as a Master Strategist in Conflict, Leadership, and Liberation Every February, we are told to celebrate Black History Month. And while I understand the intention, the name itself has never sat quite right with me. So I call this month American...
When Resistance Isn’t the Problem
Time to Find Out What’s Really Going On One of the most common complaints I hear is that people just don’t want to open up to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Leaders often label it as stubbornness, negativity, or a lack of buy-in. Teams/people get...

