This weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in the Oakland CARES Network, a convening of community advocates, Susan Taylor, and Randall Robinson. The meeting went on for three days and involved a series of dedicated individuals who are committed to mentoring Oakland’s African American youth into wellness. A noble cause, and one that I will continue to support. The safety of our communities is deserved and long overdue.

On another (but related) note, I wrote an article for TheGrio earlier this month that highlighted the safety benefits of diversity.

So many theories of change. If we align them, we just might see progress!