“Mom, why are people going back to normal?” My 13 year old asked me this question out of the blue […]
Waking Up to the Realities of Racism
You might’ve seen the viral video of a White man running with the TV to make the point that Ahmaud […]
It’s Like Emmitt Till All Over Again
Folx, we’ve been here before. In this episode I sit down with my husband Aaron Banks who is also a […]
A Chat with My Partner on Work, Life & Reopening
Unnecessary meetings and holding people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail. Those are two things COVID-19 has pushed us […]
Decisions, Decisions
As places start opening up, I’m faced with a series of decisions. My beliefs align with #saferathome and #flattenthecurve, so […]
Let’s Focus on Health Equity NOT Health Disparities
Dr. Wizdom Powell pushes us to think about how we get to health equity rather than focusing on health disparities. […]
A COVID Sneeze is as Deadly as a Mass Shooting
The effects of a sneeze from someone infected with COVID-19 is as much a public health threat as a mass […]
Don’t Be Scared to Talk to Kids About the Pandemic
The pandemic is making systems visible: branches of government, states rights, safety nets for people who are unhoused, capitalism. We […]
Navigating the Stages of Grief in the Pandemic
Today I want to share with you my thoughts on the “Stages of Grief” as we navigate the pandemic.
Sinophobia, Parenting and Privilege in the Pandemic
PaKou Her has over 20 years of experience in anti-racism organizing and she shares how she and her family are […]