Right now in America, books are being burned, banned, and censored for showcasing diversity to children and young adults. While banning books isn’t new, this wave of book banning targets stories written by authors of color that show themes of diversity and differences.
Do you know how to decipher between a business ethics report being published for marketing versus actual transparency? A good business knows that ethics is the priority and that good business is better business. While companies are jumping on the trend to commission and publish their own report, it’s important as a reader of said…
So you want to change the world. The most important step in wanting to do this, is consistency. Showing up regularly makes all the difference. It is one of the driving forces behind change occurring. There are many ways to invoke change. I have listed below 8 ways that we can begin to change the…
Stories flash with updates and breaking news across our smartphones and TVs. It’s especially important to prioritize mental health for advocates and allies. Why? The call for individuals to prioritize and care for social justice causes and champion change is ever-present in the digital age. Mental Health Ideas To Support Advocates & Allies I’m encouraged…
We’re in an era where information is the most accessible. Answers to questions about people, places, and things are accessible with the stroke of our fingertips and a few button clicks. 2020 has heightened the importance of representation and communicating the stories of others around the world––both those in this lifetime and past centuries. I…
The truth about chocolate is this: chocolate and slavery are currently hand-in-hand. But, they don’t have to be. This week I sent a letter to U.S. President Biden asking for his support and action with ending modern-day slavery and child labor within the cocoa industry. Alongside Tony’s Chocolonely and millions across the globe, we are…
There are a lot of buzzwords floating around social circles, digital platforms, and media outlets using terminology associated with social justice and human rights. While, for the most part, I have come across these terms used correctly, there are the occasional articles or conversations where people are misunderstanding the meaning and using the words incorrectly….
Friday night I came across an article- “what I learned in my first year on a nonprofit board”. Reading this, I thought it would be good for me personally to set goals for the board I just joined and in preparation for my first meeting on the Woman’s Advisory Board for the My Half Kitchen….
Last month my friend Liz and I hosted a charity event- Galentine’s Day, to be specific. Over the years I’ve come to use this holiday as a way to share my passion for advocacy and what I’m learning with my friends. Last year I was surprised by how many people were interested in coming to…
I’ve learned a lot about human trafficking over the years. Specifically this being modern day slavery, and existing right here in my own backyard in the suburbs of Chicago. Just when I think I have my head wrapped around the basics, I stumble upon more information. This topic in particular is more challenging for me…
June is Pride month and something I am noticing besides the conversations started around me surrounding this topic, is the bias some Christ followers have towards the community. I am a Christian and appalled by the behavior towards the LGBTQ+ community by some people declaring themselves “Christian” and “Christ followers”. I have noticed those I…
Years ago when I started my journey learning about social justice I thought slavery was eradicated and long behind us. My goodness was I in for a wakeup call. While slavery isn’t the same as it was prior to the Thirteenth Amendment, it does still have a presence on this earth, today. Throughout the month of January I will be sharing information I have learned over the years, organizations fighting to see the end, and tips for how we can contribute to the eradication of human trafficking. This topic is far from easy to talk about, but I encourage you to push past the discomfort to learn about this polarizing issue.