Yesterday I marched with people whose heads had just been bowed in prayer. Who said Amen to the words of an imam, and a pastor, and a rabbi. We marched peacefully for love and justice. We own the words freedom, America, and patriot like anyone else. God, too. God is … [Read more...] about A Prayer for this Sunday
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What It Means to Stay Awake
What It Means to Stay Awake As a white girl riding on a whole lot of privilege, I sometimes come late to the party of awareness. I get some curiosity, learn something, then try to join the mission. One that might not be mine and may have been a Movement long before I decided … [Read more...] about What It Means to Stay Awake
Why I Will March
“Sometimes you have to find a way to get in the way…or get in trouble…good trouble…necessary trouble.”—John Lewis “Tell me why you are marching,” a friend said. My heart is full of so many reasons. Crafting a poster is hard. I have carried these reasons with me for a … [Read more...] about Why I Will March