Dear Beloved Community, As we near the end of designated Black History Month, we recognize that Black history continues beyond February and is not separate from our collective history. For all of us, Black history is our history. We inter-are. With that understanding, we would like to share some resources to support your practice: a list of books …
ARISEJune 20, 2020 As we acknowledge Juneteenth, June 19, 1865, the day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States, we return to the roots of our ancestors in celebration of the legacy and wholehearted work for liberation for all Black people. And, as we have seen by recent events and the growing …
How to Fight Without Hating: Lessons in Power and Love by Valerie Brown “Never succumb to the temptation of becoming bitter. As you press on for justice, be sure to move with dignity and discipline, using only the weapon of love.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Get in trouble: good trouble, necessary trouble.” – Congressman John …
Dear Beloved Community, Love is not just the intention to love, but the capacity to reduce suffering, and offer peace and happiness. The practice of love increases our forbearance, our capacity to be patient and embrace difficulties and pain. Forbearance does not mean that we try to suppress pain. ― Thích Nhất Hạnh In this time of …