Hello and welcome!

At last month's meeting, there were so many passionate voices saying such insightful and thoughtful things, and there was an undercurrent of wishing to do more to influence the wider dialogue on race and racism.

So I offered to make a blog for the group, that anyone who comes to the group can contribute to.

I personally, as a white woman living in mostly white NW Portland, have begun to look forward to last Fridays, where I've been so warmly welcomed into the group and the discussion.  Where I feel supported to inquire into myself about my own prejudices and how they influence my behavior toward others.  Where I can listen to others share personally as well.

I hope we all feel inspired to bring some of our discussions to this blog, and I'm looking forward to reading what all of us will write here.

Thank you, Elva