I have used the same case study to look at racial conflict in community for several years. At a recent training, however, the reactions were different than ever before.

We are living in precarious times, where public actions are ugly and feelings raw.  For those of us who care deeply about racial and social justice, the emotional moment is charged and we are more often stuck in high alert. 

Are you taking care of yourself?

Here’s a thoughtful, funny TED talk that conquers unconscious bias, stereotypes and Islamophobia, by Yassmin Abdel-Magied: “What does my headscarf mean to you?”

And an informative online blog/community of support for raising happy, healthy kids in a world where race matters: EmbraceRace