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My small contributions to this vital conversation are to celebrate a woman of color and a group of minority kids who forever changed my views on racism and life in general. Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, one of my favorite writers is a native of Nigeria who came to college in America and through her story-telling writes with clarity and frankness about race in America. Her novel Americanah, which my older daughter recommended to me, is a must read. I am also currently reading The Thing Around Your Neck, a group of short stories, one of which so far has seemed especially poignant to what is taking place today. I also donated to a cause that’s close to my heart Destination College, a not-for-profit group that helps athlete high school students at the predominantly minority high school, Mt. Vernon, prepare for college through tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, college essay writing and applications. Before I moved back to the city I volunteered my time there. Listening and helping them write their college essays, many about the complexities and difficulties they overcame growing up, was eye opening, sometimes heartbreaking but always hopeful. Besides money, I am committing my time again going forward. If you want to donate visit @destinationcollegeny or www.destinationcollegeny.org. 📷 @newyorkermag #blacklivesmatter #woc #womenwriters #womenwhoinspire

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My heart is so heavy. I understand the rage (as much as a white woman can) but the destruction helps no one. I woke up to small businesses in my neighborhood looted and ransacked. Those are livelihoods. And frankly many people on the same side of the conversation. We need to lead with love. Have we forgotten how? #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #repost @ryanrocheny

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Speak up. Stand up. Enough is enough. #justiceforgeorgefloyd #endracism #repost @galerieprovenance

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