The Problem with TOLERANCE
by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D.
Founder and Artistic Director
The Conciliation Project
TOLERANCE is the practice or principle of permitting or enduring, for a time, a thing of which one disapproves or disagrees, such as social, ethnic, sexual, or religious beliefs and practices. (Oxford Dictionary)
By this definition of tolerance, the pursuit of diversity and equity becomes a daunting task. [...]
Black Richmonders feel proud: how we built the river city
By YB Thompson
The Richmond region has markings of its history throughout its boundaries. It is no secret that Richmond was the epicenter of the Civil War; for there are markers at every turn that brand this fact. Railroad crossings and deteriorated, unused bridges serve as reminders of Richmond’s transportation and trade roots. [...]
Getting Time in the Game
By YB Thompson
Hello, trendsetter. And thank you for allowing me into your knowledge bank. I bring to you a discussion platform to kick around thoughts, opinions and ideas about all that is moving in the urban centers that make up metropolitan Richmond. From new designs on becoming a top 10 city to [...]
