Read Erin Jones’ perspective on the media and social coverage of the 2024 NCAA women’s championship, and why it should serve as a reminder that our country needs more community engagement and informed civic participation.
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Try these three effective strategies for countering racism and hate in public spaces
In this essay, guest contributor Erin Jones discusses the three postures she uses for combating racism and hate in schools and other places where many people are together: Gratitude, brave spaces, and pause.
Walla Walla students challenge book bans by reading the material some want to censor
Let’s not shy away from difficult discussions and sensitive topics. This is America, and in America, we acknowledge our blemishes and weaknesses as well as our strengths.
February is Black History Month. It’s a good time to ask: What are you doing to make your community a better place for Black people?
In our fear, may we find purpose. May we leverage our collective pain and struggle to make ourselves and our communities better, Erin Jones writes.