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
N.A.H. News! · Social Work · Tips from Relando
Here in America, March is Social Work Month. To open up the month for this year, I want to share a piece I wrote last year about the role of Social Work in Society. For me, it still comes back to ubuntu: On the journey[...]
Class · Conflict · N.A.H. News! · N.A.H. Video · Politics · Race Matters · Religion
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born today in 1929. Had he lived he would have been 84 years old. Many may be familiar with the last few minutes of his famous final speech given on April 3rd, 1968, but you can listen to the[...]
LGBTQIA · N.A.H. Video · Politics
Today marks the 34th year since the assassination of Harvey Milk. From his Biography: Harvey Milk, was a visionary civil and human rights leader who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States when he won a seat on the[...]
Education · 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 · LGBTQIA · Reader's Share · Social Work
Today I was contacted by one of my readers who had just finished reading one of my previous posts about racial discrimination in the workplace. He was inspired to reach out to me and share an infographic about another type of workplace discrimination: Gay and[...]
Anti-Sexism · Conflict · Education · N.A.H. News! · Tips from Relando
I am very pleased to announce that I have joined the Board of Directors of Stop Street Harassment, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending gender-based street harassment worldwide. Many thanks to SSH Founder Holly Kearl for inviting me to contribute to this great work![...]
Education · 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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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
