Category Archives: Current Issues

What small thing…? (the power of difference, & neighbors gathering)

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Aprilart Studios

As I prep for an ABCD Training for the Public Library Association next week in Chicago, I am moved to revisit some of my favorite stories I’ve encountered of people changing the world starting right outside their front door, acting … Continue reading →

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Tweet! Awakening to Twitter

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Aprilart Studios

Woohoo! Day Two of my Blog-a-Day rhythm. So here’s something hopefully very useful: my learning from a learning session about using Twitter for social change I attended earlier this week. Ironically, the reason this blog is happening is because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Community, Current Issues, Local Events, Social Justice / Equality | Tagged activism, classes, community, indianapolis, learning, organizing, skills, social justice, social media, social movements, technology, tweeting, twitter | Leave a comment

Ferguson, Pt.II: On the Ground

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Aprilart Studios

The trip to Ferguson made me deeply confront and reflect on my own role in creating and supporting others to create a more equal, just and loving world. That confrontation began before the trip even began… TO GO, OR NOT … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Issues, Kids & Youth, Public Space, Social Justice / Equality | Tagged activism, democracy, equality, Ferguson, Michael Brown, Mike Brown, Missouri, race, racism, social justice, U.S. | 1 Comment

Ferguson, Pt. I: My Conundrum

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Aprilart Studios

This blog is hard to write, which is in part why it’s taken me one week to do it… And, I’m taking my discomfort and sense of being overwhelmed by this task as a sign that it must be … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Issues, Public Space, Social Justice / Equality | Tagged Darren Wilson, dialogue, Ferguson, Michael Brown, peace, race, racism, social justice, U.S.A., unity | 6 Comments

“Love the Life I’m Livin'”… Danny’s Meal

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Aprilart Studios

Last Friday, I attended an incredible dinner hosted by Danny Comacho, a natural roving listener in the Broadway neighborhood. The gathering underlined for me the power of hosting, and the importance of keeping hold of “mystery” as we practice community. This would … Continue reading →

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