racism Archives

Voices

Why Meditation is a Practice of Liberation

Talking with meditation teacher Ericka Philips, founding editor Barry Boyce reflects on the shared history of Black Americans in journeying toward freedom. Read More

Barry Boyce

Relationships

Sebene Selassie Explores the Truth of Belonging

Sebene Selassie

Well-Being

3 Ways Unlearning Bias Would Benefit Everyone

Kylee Ross

Relationships

Why Meditation is a Key Part of Anti-Racism Work

Meditation teachers and lifelong friends Iman Gibson and Tori Lund on their album of anti-racism meditations, and how mindfulness can lead to allyship. Read More

Tori Lund and Iman Gibson
September 10, 2020

Relationships

5 Benefits of Mindfulness for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color

Coach Katara McCarty writes that, for Black, Indigenous, Women of Color, the mindful act of pausing and noticing trauma—as well as resilience—is key to the journey of healing and thriving. Read More

Katara McCarty
August 19, 2020

Relationships

Mindfulness and Protesting: How to Show Up Without Burning Out

Learning to be present with ourselves may not seem like it directly influences efforts to create change, but it can deepen our awareness and impact how we speak out. Read More

Reid Kessler
July 28, 2020

Relationships

Mindful Education for Anti-Racist Allies

Sharing his own lived experience along with compassion, Emmanuel Acho helps us learn about important issues to have more constructive conversations about race—and ultimately lead to change. Read More

Amber Tucker
July 24, 2020

Daily Practices

Using Mindfulness to Break Racial Bias

Anu Gupta, founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, offers five portable compassion-based tools to face and transform racial bias at work and in day-to-day life. Read More