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
Hair Politics · N.A.H. Video · Race Matters · Reader's Choice · Tips from Relando
I was recently approached by one of my readers who happens to be a person of color and is in the process of deciding whether or not to loc his hair. He was excited about the possibility of going through with the process, however one [...]
Education · N.A.H. News! · Social Work · Tips from Relando
Last month I wrote about how I wish I’d learned more about the skills required for entrepreneurship while pursuing my degrees in Social Work. I later published a follow-up post that carried over from conversations on LinkedIn where other Social Work professionals weighed in on[...]
Education · Social Work · Tips from Relando
I recently published a note about how I wish I’d learned more about skills for entrepreneurship while pursuing my degrees in Social Work. I shared my post in some of the Social Work groups I belong to on LinkedIn, and wanted to share some of[...]
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[...]
Education · N.A.H. News! · Social Work · Tips from Relando
Last month, I served as an online panelist at SocialWorkDegree.Org–A resource that shares information about how to start a fulfilling career in Social Work. In this role, I had an opportunity to share my thoughts with prospective students about some things I wish I had[...]
Reader’s Choice: “How Do You Use Social Media?”June 13, 2013
On “Loving Day”: Did You Know?June 12, 2013
@Relando_T Mentioned in Best in #SocialWork: 101 Twitter Accounts to FollowJune 4, 2013
From Codeswitch: The Questions People Get Asked About Their RaceMay 30, 2013
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.
Reader’s Choice: “How Do You Use Social Media?”June 13, 2013On “Loving Day”: Did You Know?June 12, 2013@Relando_T Mentioned in Best in #SocialWork: 101 Twitter Accounts to FollowJune 4, 2013From Codeswitch: The Questions People Get Asked About Their RaceMay 30, 2013
“Ok, But Where Are You Really From?”May 29, 2013
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
A Fallen Leaf Production: Meet Us On The SidewalkMay 9, 2013
13 Compelling Social Work BlogsJanuary 4, 2013
Re: “Can I touch it?” The Fascination with Natural, African-American HairJuly 25, 2011
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, 2012
The People Who Inspire Series’ ShowcaseMarch 11, 2012
On Being Black and Non-Christian: Sometimes “Keeping It Real” Goes WrongFebruary 23, 2013
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