Social Activism
I am a member of a number of groups dedicated to social activism as it pertains to issues affecting women and people of color. This page is dedicated to the various projects I feel are important to our voices and representation. From discrepencies in treatment in the workspace, the criminal justice system and representation in the arts, you name it I am interested. Please click the links to learn more.
Conversation Across Generations (Part 1): Professional Clapback | Podcast Series
The black female project
At BlackFemaleProject, we believe in the power of storytelling to spur healing and growth. Resources and community can help us persevere; we need to hear from women who have walked in our shoes, a few or many steps ahead on the journey. I hope you will join the ranks of bold, beautiful, brave Black women sharing their stories.
‘This Is Modern-Day Slavery’: How the Bail Industry Targets Women of Color
Essie Justice Group
More than half the U.S. jail population has never been convicted of a crime and many of them languish in jail because they can’t afford high bail costs. Yet when inmates are able to post bail, the burden of paying bail and court fees typically falls on family members; 83 percent of which are women.
Meet Us Quickly: Performing and Painting for Justice. We will close out the day with a discussion of the project “Meet Us Quickly With Your Mercy,” part of a trilogy of performances that address the social justice issue of mass incarceration, and a digital exhibition created in conjunction with the performance Meet Us Quickly: Painting for Justice from Prison