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Ilsa Govan
Jan 12, 20172 min read
Recommitting to Action: A Response to Trump’s Election
Since Election Day, we’ve been whirling in a variety of emotions, ranging from deep sorrow to anger, and landing in a place of...
Ilsa Govan
Jan 20, 201610 min read
Racial Equity: Creating the Beloved Community
Liberty Bell Middle School & High School This is the text from a keynote given by Ilsa Govan. I was born in a commune to parents who...
Ilsa Govan
Sep 1, 20155 min read
A Powerful Moment that Changed My Life–Guest Post by Louise Penberthy
Louise Penberthy attended our Train the Trainer workshop in August 2015 and shared this reflection with us. Throughout the article she...
Ilsa Govan
Jul 3, 20155 min read
Early, Often, and With Increasing Depth: Talking with Children about Racism and White Privilege
Last December I was participating in a peaceful protest led by young people of color at West Lake Center in solidarity with Ferguson to...
Ilsa Govan
Jun 5, 20156 min read
Activities That Work: Help Start the Hard Conversations About Race and Oppression
Dan Magill attended our workshop on Activities for Trainers in 2014 and we’re happy to share the following reflections on his experience....
Ilsa Govan
Mar 26, 20153 min read
Reflections from the 16th Annual White Privilege Conference
I returned to the White Privilege Conference for a 9th time this March. What keeps me going back? Every year I gain new insights into...
Ilsa Govan
Nov 20, 20143 min read
Equity and Social Justice Work is Hard. Seriously Hard Work. No, Really it is.
Significant change, whether individual or within an organization can be challenging. Even when we want to change, it doesn’t happen...
Administrative Specialist
Nov 9, 20143 min read
The Introvert Excuse: A Convenient Label to Protect Privilege
You’ve probably seen articles or videos lately about introverts. Possibly you have friends you never would have suspected who’ve made...
Ilsa Govan
Sep 3, 20141 min read
Hands Up! Don’t Shoot! Resources on Ferguson
The killing of Michael Brown and response from the community and police in Ferguson, Missouri, has shown us once again how far we have to...
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