Good morning! Back in the house for #FacingRace day 3 of 3! Soyinka Rahim got us on our feet with song, dance, and love. (Pretty sure I was dancing next to her at Camille Sledge yesterday! Amazing joyful energy; looking forward to her workshop later.) Felipa Lerma, Arizona native, performed a powerful experimental dance + spoken word piece, en Español, about women's oppression and survival, specifically with a story about her mother working as a child. #FacingRace

Back at it for day 2 of 3 at #FacingRace ! I'm wearing my Gayogo̱hó:nǫʔ Nation t-shirt, reminding me of the Indigenous folks whose land I live in while I sit here in Akimel O'odham and Piipash land. There are so many people here!! Jiivik Siiki of Warriors Code, and enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community, kicked it off with song, dance, and reminder that his people have been here since time immemorial. Dozens got up to join the dance--it's a joyous space! #FacingRace

It's a great morning to get up early and #FlyIthaca! I'm headed to the #FacingRace conference in Phoenix, AZ on behalf of Tompkins County. The Ithaca airport is sleek and peaceful--one of the loveliest airport experiences I've had. Spent lots of time last night debating how best to use Phoenix Valley Metro public transit. You can only buy and activate certain kinds of passes in certain places and there is lots of choice! Ended up with four 1-day all-day cards & already in love with the bus.