by loriroth | Nov 2, 2020 | lifelong learning
The talk is different very different for white and black Americans. White privilege and systemic racism are always present when a police officer stops you. Most people, even cops may not be aware of this bias. I am not proud to say that I was not aware of it until...
by loriroth | Oct 6, 2020 | lifelong learning
This is my third blog on racism. Having a Karen cry “Wolf!” is one of the racist lessons I’ve learned recently and wish to share with you. What is a “Karen”? I had no idea, but I knew it was not good. Whenever I hear a new slang term my first move...
by loriroth | Sep 24, 2020 | lifelong learning
What does NFL football have to do with racism? I have always loved football and was more than excited that the first 2020 season games are starting. Due to COVID we missed the pre-season and the football camps did not include fans. But the recent racism news did not...
by loriroth | Sep 8, 2020 | lifelong learning, self-awareness
I chose the word expedition because I visualize myself exploring the controversial and possibly dangerous territory of racism. Racism and white people are two terms that educated, progressive, and compassionate white people may think only apply to the KKK or white...
by loriroth | May 8, 2020 | lifelong learning
During this COVID quarantine many people are out of work and re-evaluating their employment options. Business owners have lost gigs and customers, others are “laid off”, some have been “let go” because the business went under. For those of us who...
by loriroth | May 1, 2020 | lifelong learning
Are you worrying? Are you afraid? I wouldn’t blame you. These are crazy times. There is so much uncertainty. “Now, I just need to figure out how to sleep through the night. I wake up around 3 – 4 for no good...
