How different may our lives be if we were anchored in gratitude and radical joy? #HealingForward #RRR2021

We always talk about the intergenerational trauma passed down from generations. But how do we acknowledge the intergenerational blessings that were poured into us? – Ariel Jiménez Bustos #RRR2021 #HealingForward

Much of the work in this field is about measuring misery and suffering. When you talk to young people they don’t talk about that, they talk about measuring their dreams. – Shawn Ginwright #RRR2021 #HealingForward

One inequality we don’t talk enough about is rest inequality -- about leisure and rest. For many communities of color, our rest is significantly less than those of white communities. – Shawn Ginwright #RRR2021 #HealingForward

When we take care of ourselves it's one of the most revolutionary acts because we say it’s our right to be well. – Shawn Ginwright #RRR2021 #HealingForward

You better be yourself or you’ll be by yourself. – Dr. Howard Stevenson #RRR2021 #HealingForward

Stop shapeshifting yourself to make other people comfortable. – Dr. Howard Stevenson #RRR2021 #HealingForward

Extended self is not about me, but about me, you, and we. – Dr. Howard Stevenson #RRR2021 #HealingForward

There are some brothers who will go to the barbershop, stay all day, and not get a haircut because it’s a safe space. – Dr. Howard Stevenson #RRR2021 #HealingForward

Where is the love in our theories, policies, practices, and outcomes? – Dr. Howard Stevenson #RRR2021 #HealingForward

“The amount of anger that is in the country right now surprises me,” @RepJohnYarmuth, who plans to retire at the end of his term, told Jane Mayer. “Because it doesn’t seem to be based on anything real.” nyer.cm/rxS4XsB

It was such an honor to talk with Forward Promise about the mental health of Black boys and how we can become dehumanization disrupters. Such beautiful questions in this interview.

“I think one of the biggest obstacles is finding authentic mentors. Many people say they are willing to mentor, but only share the basics. They won't give a true peek behind the curtain..." – Dr. Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant forbes.com/sites/hollycor… via Forbes #BlackWomen #Allyship #Mentorship

On this day in 1913, the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. participated in the women's suffrage march. This was their first official political act during segregation and became one of the sorority's many milestones. dstinc1913 #OnThisDayInHistory ❤️🐘

❤️😭my grandmother, mother, and aunties. The tears of gratitude I have for them!

Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to all of the women who have been visionary leaders and shapers of their communities. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #IWD2022

New message testing research from @evidence4action reveals important insights for those working to advance equitable, affordable, quality #EarlyLearning. rwjf.ws/3JlCk3j

Children can’t learn or grow up healthy on an empty stomach. #SchoolMealsForAll is a vital investment that helps kids, families and schools. Now is not the time to let this policy expire! Food Research & Action Center' @fracprez and I share more: bit.ly/3uL333C

Yes!! So proud of our newest initiative, Nafasi Fund and leadership of E. Bomani Johnson! ✊🏾

"My daughter is imaginative, creative, and full of energy, and I’m scared she will be labeled. There’s an extra level of fear and scrutiny for a Black parent trying to find the right spaces for their Black child." — @MichelleKMassie