Posts by VISIONS Office
Unrestricted Funds…To Give or Not to Give
I want to reflect on the unique opportunities (and challenges) that VISIONS faced over the last fiscal year, which closed…
Read MoreMy tears burn
My tears burn My hearts on fire We try to answer this wicked question With a simple answer So much…
Read MoreStatement on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2001 changed the US forever. A total of 2,977 lives were lost in New York City, Washington, DC,…
Read MoreA VISIONS Q&A on Critical Race Theory
Two VISIONS consultants share their insights about Critical Race Theory and how our broader community may be able to…
Read MoreThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Talking about Critical Race Theory (CRT) can be challenging. Outside of academia, a wide array of definitions and biases exist.…
Read MoreIndependence Day – What does liberty & justice for all means to you?
As we celebrate Independence Day this year, we invite you to think about what the phrase “Liberty & justice for…
Read MoreJuneteenth
Juneteenth marks an important milestone in the U.S.’ ongoing pursuit of “liberty for all.” June 19, now celebrated as Juneteenth,…
Read MoreReflecting on the past year – one year since the death of George Floyd
It has been exactly one year since George Floyd was killed by police officer Derek Chauvin. The world reacted to…
Read MoreReflections on the conviction of Derek Chauvin
Yesterday, we learned the jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges – second degree murder,…
Read MoreAsian American Invisibility & Ending the Culture of “忍”
忍 the character commonly translated to mean “to persevere”. But it also means to endure, tolerate, and conceal. It is…
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