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In Honor of Veteran’s Day, the Story of Djakaria Konate, Serving Our Country and Those in Need
In honor of Veteran’s Day (November 11), I proudly share the story of Djakaria Konate, who I wrote about in the series PORTRAITS OF IMMIGRANT VOICES, a project I worked on with artist Alfonso Pérez. Djakaria’s story inspired and surprised me, regarding how someone who...
Inviting Youth Voices into the Process of Reinventing Monument Avenue
This opinion article originally appeared in The Richmond Times Dispatch. What will Monument Avenue look like in the years and decades ahead? And what will replace the Confederate statues and pedestals along Monument Avenue? When I reflect on these questions, one...
Beginning the New Year with a Beginner’s Mind
Do you practice meditation or have you ever tried meditating? I started a number of years ago and have found it to be very helpful for my mental health and overall happiness. One of the key concepts of meditation is to practice what is called “beginners mind,”...