One Direction: Forward
Freedom Fighters and Friends, Millions of Americans have made their voices heard in one of the most pivotal elections of our time. We extend our gratitude to everyone who voted, … Continue reading One Direction: Forward
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Let’s Talk about Juneteenth
We should not continue to be subjected to tokenism and erasure because leaders of cities and organizations want to check the box on the two “Black things” a year – Black History Month and Juneteenth.
Sonoma’s hidden history of segregation
Sonoma, like other suburban locations in the U.S., has a mythology to uphold.
How can segregated living patterns be addressed and replaced if they are not admitted?
Light Skin Privilege: A Xicana Reflection of Sandra Bland’s Death on What Would Have Been Her 37th Birthday
“Now I know what my purpose is. My purpose is to go back to Texas. My purpose is to stop all social injustice in the South.”—Sandra Bland Those are the … Continue reading Light Skin Privilege: A Xicana Reflection of Sandra Bland’s Death on What Would Have Been Her 37th Birthday
Black History Month 2024
*This is an adaptation of President Lange’s Keynote given at the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration * This month’s theme of African Americans … Continue reading Black History Month 2024
Sonoma County Slavery Historical Research Project Update – January 2024
Picking hops near Healdsburg | Sarah, Amanda, Ellen, Taylor, Edmond Tombs | Photographer unknown, c. 1875 | Courtesy Healdsburg Museum and Sonoma County Museum On Juneteenth in 2023, the Santa … Continue reading Sonoma County Slavery Historical Research Project Update – January 2024
Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2024 The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, … Continue reading Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence