If they originate somewhere else, fine. If the author is someone I know and respect, all the better. Following are excerpts of recent posts from three people I know personally, follow faithfully, and admire tremendously.
1) Roderick Carey
Educational researcher, writer, and teacher educator
Reviving Hope in Troubling Times: Ferguson and the Futures of Black Boys
"Right now, Ferguson is top of the news cycle. Reports focus on visuals that attract viewers, and it's the stereotypical stuff: low-income blacks shouting angry slogans or protesting in the streets. Viewers, listeners and readers are left to make sense and meaning of Michael Brown, of Officer Wilson, and of Ferguson.
"Let's not fall into the trap of accepting what the media shows us. Let's look beyond these images to revive hope that things can change. Let's look beyond individuals, to the structures and systems within which they work. Let's lift our critique off of people and onto the cultural norms that strike fear in individuals such that they view black boys as heinous criminals instead of promising youths deserving of attention, love, and opportunities."
2) Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT
Hunter Yoga
6 Steps to Bring Peace to the Table this Holiday
"When families get together, we bring lots of baggage with us. We bring old habits. We bring our stories and expectations for the other people. We bring defensiveness.
"It can be a stressful time to say the least.
"But it doesn’t have to be. We have enormous power to change the dynamic. We can participate in the status quo or we can become part of the change."
3) Paul Wilke
Founder/CEO, Upright Position Communications
Netfunning: 12 Trusty Networking Tips
"Networking. You either love it or you hate it. Actually, that’s not true…it’s more Yoda-ish than that. It’s more a case of, “Do or do not. There is no try”. Just because it isn't called netfunning, doesn't mean it has to be a chore."
Each post reflects a different interest. And each one interests me in a different way. To read the full posts, or to find out more about each person, follow the links above.
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