DRAFT Our February 2021 session, “Mass Incarceration with Steven Pacheco and Dr. John Chaney,” introduced me to the work and perspectives of these advocates for incarcerated people and have the lived experiences themselves, and I’m grateful I attended this lively…

What am I grateful for this year? For many, this was a horrible year. It certainly was for me. But in the midst of everything terrible, one could find a silver lining–––something to be grateful for and maybe even something…

Democracy is conflict.  One way I understand democracy is through my inner-conflicts of being an idealist or a pragmatist. I tell myself to learn to live and coexist with that tension, but it’s never satisfying. I relate my thoughts on…

The blog prompt is: “What were some of the highlights from the talk that resonated with you?” “How can you advocate in your classrooms, on campus, in your communities, to bring about more equity in higher education?” “What concerns do you have?” 350-700…

The day I arrived back home, a local Fox affiliate was interviewing those waiting for us, asking them what our favorite foods were and what they would make for our first meal at home. My mother got anxious easily, so…