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 · Lesson's from Life's Classroom · N.A.H. News! · Tips from Relando
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, as well as the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for jobs and freedom. From April 4th 2013 (the day of Dr. King’s assassination in 1968) through May 23rd, 2013, The[...]
Conflict · Race Matters · Reader's Choice
A few days ago, I wrote a poem called “The Climate“, and published it here at Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian. Shortly after, one of my readers who identified as a person who is white, contacted me to let me know that my poem had[...]
Conflict · N.A.H. Video · Race Matters · Tips from Relando
In this video, Host Marc Lamont Hill and guests talk race in “post-racial” America, and the day-to-day experiences of people of color with racism that chip away at their humanity. Check out the conversation and share your thoughts in the comment section. Even better than[...]
Conflict · Poetry · Race Matters
The Climate Although they tell me different, I can see it and feel it. Man I’m telling you it’s raining over here. They say “Dress for the party. It’s all the way live”. But there’s no party in here, Someone all the way lied. Someone’s[...]
Conflict · Lesson's from Life's Classroom · Tips from Relando
Lessons from Life’s Classroom: Because sometimes, small things can teach large lessons.. I had a conversation with my mother yesterday that reminded me how quickly misunderstandings can develop. To give a bit of background, she’d been trying to get in touch with someone we know[...]
Conflict · Race Matters · Religion
“My fist point seems overwhelmingly simple: that the accidents of birth and geography determine to a very large extent to what faith we belong. The chances are very great that if you were born in Pakistan you are a Muslim, or a Hindu if you[...]
Conflict · Education · Race Matters · Tips from Relando
About two weeks ago I was having a conversation with others in which we were asked to identify our ancestry in terms of racial heritage and background. I listened to some of the participants who identified as white talk of their lineage from their native[...]
From The King Center: 50 Daily Affirmations for NonviolenceMay 24, 2013
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
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.
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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.
From The King Center: 50 Daily Affirmations for NonviolenceMay 24, 20134 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, 2013
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
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
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