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
As I prepare to spend this day surrounded by the people I love, I am reminded of the many blessings in my life. Taking some time to count those blessings and celebrate the victories in life helps me to put things into perspective and find encouragement during[...]
Conflict · N.A.H. News! · Race Matters
“Truth provides the foundation for reconciliation. Reconciliation provides the foundation for hope. Without truth there is no forgiveness, without forgiveness there is no future.” Earlier this month I had the pleasure of being able to attend the Race 2 Equity Conference sponsored by the Michigan[...]
Conflict · Poetry · Race Matters
Head Held Steady, Hands Outstretched, Arms Wide Open, Here I Am. Heavy Eyes, Weary Mind, Weakened Body, Still I Stand. Pure Intentions, Purpose Driven, Wishes Plenty, Here I Am. Rainy Days, Frowning Faces, Struggles Many, Still I stand. Debts to Pay, Minds to Save, Lives[...]
Today, while driving through my neighborhood, I saw a boy who reminded me of me. No, he wasn’t wearing glasses or reading poetry, actually, on the surface, few would ever consider comparing him to me because we shared no features physically. It was his activity[...]
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
A Fallen Leaf Production: Meet Us On The SidewalkMay 9, 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
From RIISE: “Five Myths of Talking About Race With Your Child”April 30, 2013
Aspiring 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 Sidewalk
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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.
Copyright © 2011-2013 Relando Thompkins
Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian by Relando Thompkins at RelandoThompkins.com is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
4 Ways to Stay Mindful of Social Justice Issues in Group Work PracticeMay 19, 2013Reader’s Share: A Story of ForgivenessMay 17, 2013CSWE 2013 Virtual Film FestivalMay 12, 2013A 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, 2013Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness VisibleMay 2, 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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