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Equity and Justice: An Interview with co-Founder of Cultures Connecting Dr. Caprice Hollins
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview...
Sep 8, 20225 min read


The Myth of White Women’s Innocence: A Pilar of White Supremacy
When we published our book, What's Up with White Women?, we knew the cover and title would be provocative. By juxtaposing a blonde, blue...
Apr 14, 20223 min read


Leesa Manion for King County Prosecutor: An Interview
We sat down with Leesa Manion, who is running for King County Prosecutor, to talk about her positions, commitment to racial justice and...
Apr 11, 20224 min read


Organization Highlight: World Trust
It gives both Ilsa Govan and Tilman Smith a great deal of joy to uplift the work of World Trust and be in partnership with Shakti Butler....
Dec 15, 20213 min read


A Brief Interview with Mayor of Kent Candidate Dawn Bennett
Cultures Connecting is happy and proud to endorse Dawn Bennett in her running for the Mayor of Kent. Read this brief interview below to...
Jul 14, 20213 min read


Why There’s No Male Equivalent to “Karen”
“Karen: A racist white woman who uses her privilege to demand her own way at the expense of others.” -Wikipedia Recently, a White woman...
Apr 7, 20212 min read


A Brief Interview with Dr. Pamela Taylor of The Circle Works
The Circle Works provide social justice-based training, consultation, and coaching services that are grounded in research and...
Dec 29, 20202 min read


Cultures Connecting Team's New Year Reflections
Dearest Community, Thank you for your passion and unwavering commitment to social justice this past year. We want to say 2020 was a year...
Dec 29, 20209 min read


Facing Race: A Television Series on Race
Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of working with King 5 staff providing DEI training and will continue to do so into 2021. T
Oct 2, 20202 min read


Challenging White Supremacy Culture in 2020
When we speak boldly and challenge White supremacy, White supremacy pushes back. We’ve seen this most recently in the federal...
Sep 27, 20202 min read


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...
Jun 8, 20203 min read


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...
Dec 5, 20194 min read


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...
Apr 25, 20195 min read


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...
Oct 6, 20185 min read


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...
Oct 3, 20182 min read


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...
Dec 7, 20176 min read


Recommitting to Action: A Response to Trump’s Election
Since Election Day, we’ve been whirling in a variety of emotions, ranging from deep sorrow to anger, and landing in a place of...
Jan 12, 20172 min read


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...
Jan 20, 201610 min read


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...
Sep 1, 20155 min read


Early, Often, and With Increasing Depth: Talking with Children about Racism and White Privilege
Last December I was participating in a peaceful protest led by young people of color at West Lake Center in solidarity with Ferguson to...
Jul 3, 20155 min read
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