Diversity
GEORGIA Rally for Truth and Dignity – Say NO to Hate!
MEDIA ADVISORY Media Contact: Xochitl Bervera (404) 861-0756 Kathrin Ivanovic (215) 776-1162 Adelina Nicholls (770) 457 -5232 THOUSANDS TO DESCEND ON THE STATE CAPITOL TO PROTEST CONTROVERSIAL ARIZONA COPYCAT LAWS Immigrants, students, members of the civil rights community, representatives of labor, faith and business communities, and other everyday Georgians band together to demand Governor Deal [...]
(m)Health, Innovation for an Equitable Society
This post is long (long) overdue! A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend the 2010 mHealth Conference that was held in Washington, DC this year. While I initially registered as a blogger, the conference upgraded my registration to a full press pass when I signed in. I was pleasantly surprised (elated actually)! [...]
Kathrin’s First Benediction
Since Kathrin (that’s me) doesn’t benedict very often, I thought that sharing would be appropriate…..
Nativity Fast, Fasting, Reflection and Prayer
I love this time of year, not because of what our hyper-consumer culture has transformed it into, but for what this time of year has and continues to represent for Christians for ages of ages. It’s a time of year where I often return to a meditation that I learned many years ago when I [...]
World Refugee Day 2010 – Crisis on the Horizon….
Tomorrow is World Refugee Day, a day on which we are called to remember the tens of millions of people around the world who have been displaced, forced to flee their home amidst ethnic, religious or political conflict! Many remain displaced for years, even decades or generations, without an opportunity to safely return to their [...]
Intentions and Dimensions of Belonging
Anyone who has been around TDP for a while, knows that I struggle a lot with finding a real, meaningful sense of community. I don’t always feel like I belong. I’ve always felt not quite a part of, floating on the margins. I am transnational – German and American. I am a military kid. These [...]
Latina? Who, me?
I was recently invited to speak at at a conference to discuss the ways in which I live and “navigate multiple, sometimes conflicting identities” – as queer, femme, mixed race, transnational, and how said identities influence how I see “life on the margins.” The interesting part….I was invited as the “Latina” on the panel. I [...]
A Chinese Discussion on Race
Ever since I downloaded AIM on this computer I have been irritated that the AOL homepage pops up whenever I log in. Not so much this morning! I was pleasantly intrigued by a story about a mixed chick from China. Her mother is Chinese and her father is African American, who left China long before [...]
Check out 'Blended Nation' – Support Swirl!
Please save the date and come to the November 12th event in NYC! Swirl’s founder and executive director, Jen Chau, is featured in the book (Blended Nation) and she will be on a panel with the authors for a talk and book signing. ALSO FYI – no matter where you are, between November 10th and [...]
That's Not My Closet!
This is long overdue. I have had to process this a bit longer than usual, but now some things need to be said. I rarely pray over blog posts. I contemplate, meditate and mull over, but rarely do I actually pray over a post. Nothing else has allowed me to get past the anger. Some [...]
Building Alliances, One Millenial at a Time
Today I would like to announce the launch of NonProfit Millenial Bloggers Alliance, a consortium of next generation leaders in the non profit world doing good for social change. I have participated in several consortium and working groups over the last decade. Some have been great and others not so much! This one is truly [...]
Time Running Out for Another DreamActivist!
Without substantial intervention, Jorge-Alonso Chehade will face a difficult choice Friday morning. He will either get on a plane to Peru, a country that has become foreign to him, or he will choose to remain in the US to fight for the passage of the Dream Act and other young adults like him. Alonso is [...]
Embracing Diversity or Eroticizing Women of Color
I don’t quite understand the world’s fascination with beauty pageants – parading human beings around like property. Nevertheless, I stumbled upon the intro to Miss Universe 2009 on Sunday night. After a glance of Zeynep Sever, Miss Belgium and was curious to see who was representing the various other European nations present. Zeynep is originally [...]
Ramadan Mubarak
Fasting is an integral part of many spiritual traditions, especially among the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). My experience with fasting came as I grew closer to my dad’s faith – Eastern Orthodox. Fasting is an integral part of every aspect of the Church Year. There are major fasts – Nativity, Lenten, etc., as [...]
The New Voter – MixedFolk Style
In mid-June of this year, SwirlPhilly hosted Philadelphia’s first official Loving Day events. We took a trip to the Franklin Institute for a viewin of their “RACE: Are we really so different?” exhibit. We also received permission to hold a discussion within the exhibit space. It was a great opportunity for us to share our [...]
Channeling Randy Jackson and Other Craziness…..
I would like to share a recent conversation with you that I had the other night with my downstairs neighbor’s son – brace yourselves! When I got home, I forgot that Samson had the last of his food last night. So, I packed up the pooch and off to ShopRite we went. On the way [...]
SwirlPhilly Out on the Town….and then some!
2009 Loving Day was a success! More than 20 Swirlies came out to check out the Race! exhibit at The Franklin. We hosted a lively discussion in the exhibit and made our way to Avaya’s Cafe for dinner. A BIG thank you to Lori Tharp for providing everyone with a copy of her book Kinky [...]
Ramadan Is (Almost) Upon Us
Quick pause and then back to BlogHer09 de-briefing!! Twenty Days! I can’t believe another year has flown by and that Ramadan is once again at our door steps. Ramadan is practically around the corner - the 9th month of the Muslim calendar, and it’s most holy! Millions of Muslims around the world commemorate Ramadan by [...]
Loving Day
“We loved each other and got married,” she [Mildred Loving] told The Washington Evening Star in 1965, when the case was pending. “We are not marrying the state. The law should allow a person to marry anyone he wants.” Mildred Loving fought for her right to marry someone of another race in 1960′s Virginia. More [...]
SwirlPhilly Hosting Loving Day Celebration @ The Franklin – RACE Exhibit Discussion
SwirlPhilly is celebrating Loving Day this year by hosting a trip to see the RACE exhibit at the Franklin. We will meet after the viewing to participate in a discussion on the exhibit and Loving Day. Community dinner to follow! This is a family friendly event. Bring your children, spouses, parents, etc.!! Date: Saturday, June [...]
