When I decided to leave politics over a decade ago, it was with hopes of finding a home where my skills could contribute to a generative rather than divisive future. Yet, I never could have imagined today.
It’s both humbling and exhilarating to join @DesignObserver, the space for intimate and influential conversations that @jessicahelfand, @MBierut & so many others founded and stewarded over the past 17 years. dogroup.co/38nK5mA
From climate change to social equity to inclusive and sustainable business practices, Design Observer has never shied away from difficult conversations. I believe that humanity’s shared future is reliant upon this sustained inquiry and meaningful debate, followed by bold action.
Over the past year, I’ve come to believe that the space that Design Observer has created is one of the few capable of this critical task. Now is the time for an even deeper commitment to cross-disciplinary exchange. I look forward to doing this work with DO & with all of you.
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I'm always grateful for @ellmcgirt, but especially today for the conversation that she moderated on the impacts of the attacks on the AAPI community, the work to be done & the reasons to search for hope. Thanks to Yuh-Line Niou, Frank Wu, Jeff Yang & many others for their voices.
So many stories shared, but wanted to also share some of the links that came from panelists and attendees.
So, I promised an exciting update from Emerson - my 11 year old - and today is the day.
Many of you know the back story, but in case you don’t...
Emerson likes to write letters. Lots and lots of letters. And, she likes to decorate the envelopes so people know how much time she puts in.
She decided to send a letter to Doug, our mail carrier, just to say thank you. She included a joke about elephants and mentioned her love of Taylor Swift.
Step 2. Read & Learn. It’s time for us to do the work, not verbally process. (Again, Step 1. Amplify stronger, wiser voices.) @IjeomaOluo’s book was recommended awhile back (by @vcastillo630.) It’s a good place to start. There are many, many others. Find them and share them.
Step 3. Invest. If you truly want a more just and equitable world, put your money to work with orgs run by BIPOC. Our family invests in a better future through The Creative School in SE DC. There are many, many others. Find them and share them. donorbox.org/give2tcs
The past couple days have been beyond our wildest dreams, but today was a fairytale. I’m not sure I can fully capture what we just experienced, but I’ll do my best.
Emerson and I have been reflecting on the past seven days and decided that we want to start a new Saturday practice. Your notes through mail & social media have been overwhelming and we want to return the favor with #WeSeeYou shoutouts. Feel free to join us.
To our friends at the @USPS: You are sacrificing your health and well being to ensure the world stays connected and #WeSeeYou.
To family and friends of @USPS employees: you shared heartwarming & heartbreaking stories of your loved ones. We are so grateful for the work they do & the sacrifice you’re making. #WeSeeYou
Crazy idea alert: we’ve had more kind notes than we deserve or can respond to. So, in the tweets below, we’re going to try to do some global letter match making. Read the prompt carefully & retweet so the people that need some human connection via mail can receive it! ❤️
IF YOU’D LIKE TO WRITE A LETTER, reply here. Share your name, the city you live in & a fun fact about yourself.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO RECEIVE A LETTER, reply here. Share your name, the city you live in & a fun fact about yourself.