Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian (N.A.H.)
by Relando Thompkins, MSW: Servant Leader, Teacher, Learner, Social Change Agent. Writings on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Social Justice
Education · Intergroup Dialogue · Race Matters · Tips from Relando
Earlier this week, I had an opportunity to talk with a group of high school students about the concept of Ubuntu: an African Philosophy that I truly believe embodies a humanitarian approach to approach to social justice. A point that I feel as if I[...]
Ability · Anti-Sexism · Conflict · Education · Intergroup Dialogue · Lesson's from Life's Classroom · Politics · Race Matters · Reflections · Religion · Social Work · Technology & Social Media · Tips from Relando
I’m re-posting these from a course I took on Facilitating dialogue for Social Justice. The guidelines below are ones that I found useful in creating a space to establish safe environments for discussing and acknowledging issues of diversity in the classroom, and I try to incorporate them into my work, as well as my life.
Education · Lesson's from Life's Classroom · Tips from Relando
“I am not educated nor am I an expert in any particular field. But I am sincere and my sincerity is my credentials.” Malcolm X, (1925-1965) I was listening to a speech on advocacy for youth the other day. Before beginning his presentation, the speaker[...]
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4 Ways to Stay Mindful of Social Justice Issues in Group Work PracticeMay 19, 2013
Reader’s Share: A Story of ForgivenessMay 17, 2013
CSWE 2013 Virtual Film FestivalMay 12, 2013
Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian Featured in Top 30 Blogs for Social Workers 2012April 30, 2013
Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness VisibleMay 2, 2013
“I Will Not Let An Exam Result Decide My Fate||Spoken Word”April 27, 2013
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Living Out One’s Vocation by Aligning Work with Personal Values: The People Who Inspire Series: Mozart GuerrierMarch 22, 2013
Promoting Hope, Love, Happiness, and Success for All: The People Who Inspire Series: Vanity EllisDecember 27, 2012
Building Better Communities Through Public Service: The People Who Inspire Series: Stephen JohnsonDecember 5, 2012Relando is a social justice worker interested in conflict resolution, improving intergroup relations, and using peace as non-violent action. Through service, conflict resolution through non-violent communication, and social action, he works to build more equitable and inclusive communities and to increase intercultural understanding.
Relando also maintains a weblog entitled "Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian" where he writes about issues of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice. By exploring social identities through written word, film & video, and other forms of media, He hopes to continue to expand and enrich conversations about social issues that face our society, and to find ways to take social action while encouraging others to do so as well in their own ways.
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A Fallen Leaf Production: Meet Us On The SidewalkMay 9, 2013
Disagreements Can Be Learning ExperiencesMay 9, 2013
2 Exercises for the GratefulMay 7, 2013
Reader’s Share: Profiles of 10 Social Workers Assisting Those In NeedMay 6, 2013
New Jetpack Update Makes Connecting with (N.A.H.) on Twitter EasierMay 5, 2013
“Political Correctness”May 4, 2013
Re: “Can I touch it?” The Fascination with Natural, African-American HairJuly 25, 2011
13 Compelling Social Work BlogsJanuary 4, 2013
It’s Not a Compliment, It’s HarassmentJuly 8, 2011
“One thing I wish I’d learned in Social Work School”: A Follow-upAugust 14, 2012
Skills for Entrepreneurship: One thing I wish I’d learned in Social Work SchoolAugust 5, 2012
(N.A.H.) Receives Beautiful Blogger Award!July 3, 2012On Being Black and Non-Christian: Sometimes “Keeping It Real” Goes WrongFebruary 23, 2013
An Aspiring Humanitarian’s Advice to Future Students Pursuing Studies for Social Justice WorkAugust 6, 2011Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins, MSW on:From RIISE: “Five Myths of Talking About Race With Your Child”the life well lived on:From RIISE: “Five Myths of Talking About Race With Your Child”Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins, MSW on:A Fallen Leaf Production: Meet Us On The SidewalkKara Lieff on:A Fallen Leaf Production: Meet Us On The Sidewalk
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