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
Conflict · Poetry · Reflections · Religion
To the one whose name I do not know…. I’m grateful for the life that’s been given to me, the events which were set in motion to mold me, and the people you’ve set in place to show me THE LIGHT While I ask that[...]
“To know what you prefer instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you you ought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive.”
“To know what you prefer instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you you ought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive.”
Education · N.A.H. Video · Race Matters · Social Work · The People Who Inspire Series
The People Who Inspire series highlights individuals from a variety of backgrounds and occupations who are seeking to impact the lives of others in a positive way. Through Truth-Telling: the honest sharing of their own experiences, they teach us a little about themselves, hopefully enabling[...]
Conflict · Health · Lesson's from Life's Classroom · Reflections
Over the past weekend I decided to challenge myself and attempt to go one whole week without meat, eating only fruits and vegetables, just to see if I could. While I’d be kidding myself if I were to deny that I’ve caught cravings to end[...]
Anti-Sexism · Education · LGBTQIA · Race Matters · The People Who Inspire Series
The People Who Inspire series highlights individuals from a variety of backgrounds and occupations who are seeking to impact the lives of others in a positive way. Through Truth-Telling: the honest sharing of their own experiences, they teach us a little about themselves, hopefully enabling[...]
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
Kara Lieff on:A Fallen Leaf Production: Meet Us On The Sidewalk
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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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
Monday Morning Share: Poverty and Privilege | Thinking like a social worker on:Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness VisibleAspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins, MSW on:Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible
Lisa on:Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness VisibleAspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins, MSW on:Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian Featured in Top 30 Blogs for Social Workers 2012
