“In places like this conversation, I feel the light of hope and the power of community standing in solidarity together against systems of oppression.”

“Is there herd immunity from hatred and racism?... I wrote this poem after three straight days of holding sacred space for black sisters to write... Students asked, why do they hate us so? So, myself and others feel the pressure ever the more to continue to do anti-racism work."

"She reminds me that humanity and kindness will see us through."

“Her song proved that poetry could break down barriers between beleaguered doctors and stigmatized patients. Poetry sparks empathy, and empathy is essential for our survival.”

“So it is with music… It helps us recall happier times; it helps us through difficult times... It helps us to feel.”

"...And though you may not be able to touch across the empty square, Sing."

“I’m interested in using the past in order to break open into the present day… It’s something that you can see if you’re interested in looking that way.”

The creative arts speak through and to us in 2019: memoir & storytelling, poetry, music listening & creation & therapy, Chinese New Year, Puerto Rican superheroes, theater, acting & audio description, podcasting, children's book writing, photography and more.

“This country is in need of deep healing. We’re in a transformational moment in national history and earth history, so whichever way we move is going to absolutely define us.”

“…the work of loving oneself is no small task. In a culture and society that profits off of us separating from ourselves at a fundamental level, to love oneself is one of the most radical things a person can do…”