Writing for the Common Good
Today is Indigenous People’S Day, a day to celebrate and remember the culture and contributions of Native Americans. We also must remember the struggle and hardship Native Americans have had to endure. For today, I recommend people read Noe Alvarez’s book, Spirit Run. In it he shares what it is like growing up and living... Continue Reading →
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No doubt the day will be filled with many sharing quotes about him and his work. I love quotes. Words are my love language. And I am deeply moved by Dr. King and his life's work on fighting for equality for all. But I don't want to simply... Continue Reading →
Museums can be such a powerful force in their local communities and in creating community. I was moved by this display in the Oakland Museum of California exhibit Queer. California. Visitors were encouraged to share friends, resources, organizations etc that helped them in their journey. Such a moving display of community and a reminder that... Continue Reading →
Representation does matter. I believe that government, organizations and MUSEUMS should reflect the community. History is made up of many stories, faces and voices.
The past week saw #WorldLiteracyDay and #ReadABook trended on social media platforms. I'm always happy when reading gets some love from the masses! Literacy has been a special cause to my heart. Reading has been a part of me since I was young and I can't remember a time when I didn't love to read.... Continue Reading →
I have mixed feelings about having an Women's Equality Day. I'm happy to have a day celebrating women, but the fact that we need a day to remind everyone that women are still not treated equal makes me upset. If one truly stops and thinks about it, it wasn't that long ago when women could... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 