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Crafting a Strong Statement: One Way White Leaders Can Express Solidarity in Times of Civil Unrest

Caprice D. Hollins

Jun 8, 2020
3 min

Crafting a Strong Statement: One Way White Leaders Can Express Solidarity in Times of Civil Unrest

While it is certainly not the only thing that needs to be done in order for change to occur, one way to demonstrate a commitment to...

Ilsa Govan

Dec 5, 2019
4 min

Workshops

Facilitating Conversations About Race

After attending our two-day Train the Trainer workshop, a participant sent me the following questions. I enjoyed responding and Caprice...

Prioritizing Justice over Comfort: Afrodisiacs, Please Change Your Costumes Already!

Ilsa Govan

Apr 25, 2019
5 min

Activism

Prioritizing Justice over Comfort: Afrodisiacs, Please Change Your Costumes Already!

I’m taking a day off! It was December 27th and I was looking forward to two of my favorite forms of self-care, soaking at Olympus Spa and...

But What if I Get it Wrong? Honoring Native Land

Caprice D. Hollins

Oct 6, 2018
5 min

Allyship

But What if I Get it Wrong? Honoring Native Land

About a year and a half ago, I made a commitment to myself that I would open all my workshops and keynotes by first recognizing the...

Ilsa Govan

Oct 3, 2018
2 min

Activism

What Will You Risk for Justice?

Photo courtesy of Highline.edu As I watch people debate whether Nike should have used Colin Kaepernick in their campaign and whether...

Central Kitsap Students: Doing What’s Right When Others Around You Are Doing Wrong

Dr. Caprice Hollins

Dec 7, 2017
6 min

Keynotes

Central Kitsap Students: Doing What’s Right When Others Around You Are Doing Wrong

I woke up this morning filled with gratitude for the opportunity to speak with students at Olympic and CK High in the Central Kitsap...

Recommitting to Action: A Response to Trump’s Election

Ilsa Govan

Jan 12, 2017
2 min

Activism

Recommitting to Action: A Response to Trump’s Election

Image courtesy of Time.com. Since Election Day, we’ve been whirling in a variety of emotions, ranging from deep sorrow to anger, and...

Racial Equity: Creating the Beloved Community

Ilsa Govan

Jan 20, 2016
10 min

Keynotes

Racial Equity: Creating the Beloved Community

Liberty Bell Middle School & High School This is the text from a keynote given by Ilsa Govan. I was born in a commune to parents who...

A Powerful Moment that Changed My Life–Guest Post by Louise Penberthy

Ilsa Govan

Sep 1, 2015
5 min

Workshops

A Powerful Moment that Changed My Life–Guest Post by Louise Penberthy

Louise Penberthy attended our Train the Trainer workshop in August 2015 and shared this reflection with us. Throughout the article she...

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