Reflections

July 29, 2021 Shopping while black….with an “accent”

I’ve enjoyed a small streak of days free from blatant racism (overt is another thing), but that ended today at…

July 10, 2021 On dignity and robbery during COVID

These days I am thinking a lot about dignity and robbery. The context of COVID19 worldwide, specifically the surge in…

January 26, 2021 Tutaleni’s Diversity Statement

My students and mentees are often asked to provide a diversity statement as they apply for jobs. Conversations we have…

December 4, 2020 Diffusion of Innovation and Covid19: I thought we were better

“Nakwaalombwelwa onayi niiso paantu” – Oshiwambo proverb (those who don’t listen will eventually fall/get embarrass/trip/eventually find themselves in hot water)…