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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


Activities That Work: Help Start the Hard Conversations About Race and Oppression
Dan Magill attended our workshop on Activities for Trainers in 2014 and we’re happy to share the following reflections on his experience....
Jun 5, 20156 min read


Reflections from the 16th Annual White Privilege Conference
I returned to the White Privilege Conference for a 9th time this March. What keeps me going back? Every year I gain new insights into...
Mar 26, 20153 min read


Equity and Social Justice Work is Hard. Seriously Hard Work. No, Really it is.
Significant change, whether individual or within an organization can be challenging. Even when we want to change, it doesn’t happen...
Nov 20, 20143 min read


The Introvert Excuse: A Convenient Label to Protect Privilege
You’ve probably seen articles or videos lately about introverts. Possibly you have friends you never would have suspected who’ve made...
Nov 9, 20143 min read
Hands Up! Don’t Shoot! Resources on Ferguson
The killing of Michael Brown and response from the community and police in Ferguson, Missouri, has shown us once again how far we have to...
Sep 3, 20141 min read


Being the Change
A question we regularly grapple with at Cultures Connecting is what does it mean to live out our values and practice cultural competence?...
Jun 4, 20143 min read


I’m Not the Bad One
"I was totally disgusted by those racist images. I would never laugh at them!” “I never would have thought of Native Americans being...
Mar 8, 20142 min read


Cultures Connecting Foundational Beliefs
In December 2013, I had the opportunity to attend the Social Justice Training Institute. This week-long intensive was, well, intense. In...
Feb 24, 20142 min read
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