My people
Decolonization is recognizing, interrogating, and challenging the forces/impact of domination, oppression, and external control in our lives (bodies, families, organizations, institutions, systems) that remain today.
Decolonization is recognizing, interrogating, and challenging the forces/impact of domination, oppression, and external control in our lives (bodies, families, organizations, institutions, systems) that remain today.
“Here was Christianity’s key role in colonization, captured in a 3″ x 1″ (7.5 cm x 2.5 cm) photo card.”
“Decolonising development is a complex process…It invites us to consider how we perpetuate colonial practices in our everyday work, and whether we do enough to challenge these methods of learning, working and doing.” A guest post by Grace Labeodan
“Working on and talking about decolonising development requires different ways of being and relating so we are able to find answers which respond to our context, our relationships, and the unfolding nature of the problem.” A guest post by Marion Osieyo
Sharing some of the great articles, editorials and announcements from during my annual “no social media” break.
What will it take to dismantle the power structures that perpetuate inequality and bigotry in aid, philanthropy, social enterprise, and impact investing? (Plus, a sampling of resources/conversations on solidarity.)
How many times had I been him? Just wanting to get through to the next stage to achieve those ever-elusive results? Demonstrating my own ignorance and intolerance? Wreaking havoc and unleashing anger as a result?
How-matters.org’s Friday feature! Sharing “Give Us Our Peace,” a poem by Langston Hughes, and featuring the poet, Daniel Carlton, who will be performing at Solar Sister’s Illuminate Event in NYC on September 18th.
A new Friday feature on how-matters.org! Sharing “Query,” a poem by Akwasi Aidoo, Executive Director of Trust Africa
Highlighting key issues not often heard enough in aid effectiveness dialogues.
How many times had I been him? Just wanting to get through to the next stage to achieve those ever-elusive results? Demonstrating my own ignorance and intolerance? Wreaking havoc and unleashing anger as a result?