The Blog
This is a collection of more recent articles and essays I have written to capture the nuances of my work as an abolitionist consultant in the U.S. non-profit and community organizing fields. I believe the work needed to end our reliance on the policing and imprisonment systems requires every day shifts in consciousness as much as it requires large scale systems overhaul and dismantling. My blog articles attempt to address these everyday shifts in accessible and understandable ways.
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Intervening During Oppressive Moments
Inevitably when talking about how power and oppression are playing out all around us, I am asked for a “how to” intervene when an oppressive moment is happening. I wish there was a step by step approach that I was about to share, but the fact is that intervening takes practice and requires a genuine approach rooted in your own authenticity. I do think there are some practices to strengthen this muscle and build some bravery. But taking the risk, being uncomfortable, or hearing your own voice shake is really what it takes to disrupt oppression…
