Category Archives: Culture
For seven years I attempted to impact the young minds I crossed paths with every school day. Eventually I felt I could make a greater impact innovating through technology from the outside in. I retired from my position in September 2016 and began focusing more on a startup I founded called Shortiez which we are piloting this school year.
Anti-Racism Work Is Hard But We Must Stick With It
Fellow white people: the responsibility of talking about race and racism doesn’t fall solely on people of color. It’s on us. Anti-racism work isn’t easy. And it requires something from we white people that is hard to admit – we mess up. A lot. I’m no different. I don’t talk about racism because I’m some … Continue reading Anti-Racism Work Is Hard But We Must Stick With It
Reparations Can Look Like Two Words: “I’m Sorry”
Last month, my white friend apologized for a crime she committed eighteen years ago. “Suzie,” she said, using the nickname given to me by my elementary school peers, “I often think about how I used to make a spectacle out of your hair. I just wanted to say that I’m sorry for how that may … Continue reading Reparations Can Look Like Two Words: “I’m Sorry”
I’m Done with “Bible-Believing” Condescension from Evangelicals
I’m done with this “bible-believing” condescension that accompanies (largely) evangelical critiques of progressive Christianity. I believe the Bible just as much as you. I can quote it all over the place, just as much as you. I can throw out verses out of context to make a shallow pious point, like many leaders do (usually … Continue reading I’m Done with “Bible-Believing” Condescension from Evangelicals
Asian Americans Need to Express Our Feelings About White Supremacy
“Asians are a challenge to cast because most casting directors feel as though they’re not very expressive,” the casting director said. “They’re very shut down in their emotions.” “Asians are a challenge to cast because most casting directors feel as though they’re not very expressive.” https://t.co/q7Zk4toviu — Angry Asian Man (@angryasianman) September 8, 2017 I … Continue reading Asian Americans Need to Express Our Feelings About White Supremacy
A Letter to the Men I Have Loved
Let me start at the end: I do not miss you. I do not long for you. I do not love you in the way I once did, and I do not desire to build new love with you. I have been hurt by you, and I know I hurt you as well. I know … Continue reading A Letter to the Men I Have Loved