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Racial Tension

At The Intersection: Where Do We Go From Here?

Published on: February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 by Erin Grayson

  When American politics divide us, we talk about building bridges. But when it comes to division created by the color of our skin, I’d rather talk about intersections. Bridges, by nature, are built to connect two otherwise unconnected spaces. But intersections are a meeting point, and they require us to navigate a common space.

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Blind Spots: Continuing Conversation on Race in America

Published on: February 1, 2017February 2, 2017 by Erin Grayson

The following is the second installment in a continuing conversation on race in America.  Our eldest child is learning how to drive, a terrifying and stress-filled experience for all involved. Every time we’re in the car, I hear myself lecturing him. “See, there’s a ‘no turn on red’ sign here,” I point out. “Remember, pedestrians have

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A Candid Conversation About Race: A Beginning

Published on: January 30, 2017January 31, 2017 by Erin Grayson 1 Comment

Last week I issued an invitation to join me and two of my colleagues, Jaimie and Porsha, in a candid conversation on a difficult topic—race in America. You listened and responded to the call. Thanks to your questions, insights, and anecdotes, there is much to talk about today. Actually, there are so many things to talk

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It’s a Race Thing, In Three Parts

Published on: January 23, 2017January 23, 2017 by Administrator 2 Comments

First, a story.  Several years ago when my family and I lived in Bahrain, I was delighted to see how eager other Americans were to immerse themselves in the local culture. They sampled the cuisine; sought authentic experiences; visited museums, historical sites, and mosques; and made a sport of buying beautiful middle eastern rugs. It

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