Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do is… nothing extraordinary at all. Just hold the space. This week reminded me how environments shape courage, why some pain is amplified while other pain is ignored and how small acts: a pause, a gentle word, a listening ear, can shift the atmosphere. Because dignity, difference and humanity still belong.

Racism. Integrity. Being the “only one.”
It’s been a week full of emotion and reflection, both nationally and locally. This one’s personal. But also universal. If you've ever felt outnumbered, overlooked or tempted to just go with the flow… this one’s for you.