Connecting with Friends [Image Credit: Taken by B. Lawrence] Our nation continues to wrestle with the plague of police brutality and the senseless murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Tony McDade and Breonna Taylor. These actions spark mistrust, discomfort, anger, unrest, confusion and a never-ending range of emotions. As a result of these recent incidents,… Continue reading 6 Effective Approaches for Checking on your Friends Regarding Police Brutality: “Just wanted to check in and send love”
Author: Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither
Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Ph.D. is a sought-after diversity consultant. She is the owner of Hines-Gaither Consulting, LLC, a firm that is dedicated to meeting all of your diversity and inclusion needs. Dr. Hines-Gaither also serves as the Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Justice at Mount Saint Mary's University-Los Angeles.
George Floyd and Ben Crump: Meet me at the Country Club
Julian, Krishauna and Attorney Ben Crump "I have free tickets for you. Can you meet me at the country club? Brother Crump will be speaking on police brutality and signing his new book titled Open Season: Legalized genocide of colored people." Said Raymond. "I'll let you know." I responded. I wasn't much for country clubs.… Continue reading George Floyd and Ben Crump: Meet me at the Country Club
10 Tips for White Allies Regarding Police Brutality: From the Heart of a Black Woman…
Image Credit: UNCSA Listen to what we share. Allow us to work through our range of emotions, free from judgement. Afford communities of color the right to speak or not to speak on the issues at hand. Acknowledge that although you may feel deeply outraged by police violence (as you should), white allies are not… Continue reading 10 Tips for White Allies Regarding Police Brutality: From the Heart of a Black Woman…
Nigeria meets North Carolina: When not even water is familiar
Shanumi arrived from Nigeria to begin her first semester at a U.S. university where I was a Spanish professor. Over the course of a few short weeks, Shanumi was continuously met with culture shock. Although naming is honored and sacred in Nigerian culture, most people on campus shortened her name to Shan, with neither her… Continue reading Nigeria meets North Carolina: When not even water is familiar
Doormat (Ode to Fantasia Barrino)
Photo Credit: Taken by Krishauna(l-r) Fantasia Barrino's mother, Fantasia's daughter, Krishauna I am the doormat Although I’ve welcomed you into my home I, in return, am only good enough to remain outside When life rejects you I continue to say, “Welcome” When storms are raging and your path is flooded I am the one who… Continue reading Doormat (Ode to Fantasia Barrino)
Diversity Lesson 101: Face your Fears
Photo Credit: Cole and Marmalade “I just bought a new India Arie CD,” I remarked, while attempting to buy myself some time. “Would you like to listen to a few more songs before we go upstairs?” I asked my sister. “But Grace is expecting us now, she has dinner waiting. Come on, let's head upstairs… Continue reading Diversity Lesson 101: Face your Fears
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