Before sentencing, Siwatu-Salama Ra said, “The prosecutor convinced the jury and judge that I lacked fear and that’s not true. I was so afraid, especially for my toddler and mother. I don’t believe they could imagine a Black woman being scared only mad.” https://t.co/hiWjk1QhXe https://t.co/R5aCs3qwQQ
In an op-ed for TheGrio, @Blklivesmatter co-founder @OsopePatrisse takes a deeper look at Black gun ownership and who exactly laws like “Stand Your Ground” are meant for: https://t.co/sGFyS0kaN3
For the series, I’ve held conversations with Black folks about the mythology of Black flight and our relation to it. Lots of words on freedom and healing came out. This first mural is my own portrait. Imagining myself unweighted. (📷 Steve weinik)
Scorpio season is here! Setting intentions for this next orbit around the sun - it shall be an even greater year of connecting with energy that aligns with self-reflection, healing intergenerational cycles of trauma and building cogenerational futures. 🫶🏿🦂🖤
We're hosting our 3rd annual #GlobalHealingFestival from August 17th-20th! Join us for 4 powerful days of offerings for Black women/femmes/non-binary and people of color. It's free! https://t.co/Uj4hb25tNc
This is the most vulnerable piece I've ever written, sharing the details of my traumatic fellowship experience.
I feared its consequences, but I have a story worth telling & I hope my vulnerability can help others and promote culture change for trainees.
https://t.co/hOaK9PWlAQ
Liberation psychology is grounded in the belief that “Justice is therapeutic…When you work toward justice you are contributing to peoples mental health.” - @drthema#NationalDayofRacialHealing
On Tuesday, January 18th the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester Center for Racial Equity is holding an evening with Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis in honor of National Day of Racial Healing. The virtual event is free and starts at 7 pm. You can register here: https://t.co/hfg1uKjOzT
Def could’ve used more hugs in 2021 but still ending the yr feeling connected ❤️. Grateful for all the virtual community generated by Black women. @drthema@sacredblooming@GirlTrek@TheNapMinistry Sharing gentle reminders I wrote myself early 2021 for all my co-journers. ✨🖤✨
Reading the full text of the exchange between Rev J.W. Loguen and the wretched woman who attempted to re-enslave him just gave me so much fuel for 2022 ✨❤️🖤💚✨ - downloaded his 1859 autobiography (digitally archived and available for free)
Scorpio season is upon us and I am honoring the water within that keeps bringing me deeper into this song. 🌊
logging off until 11/22 with the ONE exception being: election night updates from @hicks4district6 ✊🏿❤️
Energy Budget https://t.co/uNz2JqJHXR via @YouTube
It's weird when people make you believe they want a friendship when they actually want access to information/data. The latter can be acceptable, but there is no need to conflate both motives.