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Our Human Family
​Our Human Family celebrates the inherent value of all human beings by fostering conversations on racial equity, allyship, inclusion, antiracism, and equality.
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OUR HUMAN FAMILY exists as a safe digital space for respectful and thoughtful conversations on the beliefs and actions that both inhibit and facilitate equality for all in America.

Editors
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Clay Rivers
Artist, author, accidental activist, & EIC Our Human Family (http://medium.com/our-human-family) and OHF Weekly (https://www.ohfweekly.org) Twitter: @clayrivers
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Our Human Family
The editors of Our Human Family, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocating for racial equity, allyship, and inclusion. https://ourhumanfamily.org 💛 Love one another.
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Sherry Kappel
Looking for the Kind in Humankind. Heart currently Code Blue.
Writers
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Biko Mandela Gray
Assistant professor of American Religion. #blackwords matter. cash app: $bikogray
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Glenn Rocess
Retired Navy. Inveterate contrarian. If I haven’t done it, I’ve usually done something close.
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Ré Harris
Muser, Writer ~ practicing storytelling like Hendrix did guitar.
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Lecia Michelle 📃
I'm a black woman, a writer, poet and activist. I hope to one day put my stories into a book. Twitter:@LeciaMichelle11
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Violet DeTorres
The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House // " When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time" --Maya Angelou
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Erik Deckers
Professional writer, newspaper humor columnist, co-author of 4 social media books. First humor novel released May 2019. https://bit.ly/MackinacIslandNation
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Terry Olson
Chief Arts Instigator with Orange County since 2001 when he was hired to create the department overseeing the county’s investment in arts and culture.
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Allan Rae
Educator, HIV researcher, former flight paramedic, MFA, poetry, creative non fiction, memoir, intersectional social justice, satire, dogs. https://allanrae.com
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Emily Cashour
27 year old writer & graduate student, passionate about storytelling as a great equalizer. Email:egcashour@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!!
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Max S. Gordon
Max S. Gordon is a writer and activist. His work has appeared in on-line and print magazines in the U.S. and internationally. Follow Max on twitter:@maxgordon19
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Sherry Kappel
Looking for the Kind in Humankind. Heart currently Code Blue.
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Shelby Fielding
Writer, Aspiring Author, & Coffee Enthusiast
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Cynthia Dagnal-Myron
Award-winning former features reporter for the Chicago Sun Times and Arizona Daily Star, HuffPo contributor and author.
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James Finn
James Finn is an LGBTQ columnist, a former Air Force intelligence analyst, an alumnus of Act Up NY, and an agented but unpublished novelist.
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Tim Wise
Anti-racism educator and author of 9 books, including White Like Me and, most recently, Dispatches from the Race War (City Lights, December 2020)
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Thaddeus Howze
Author | Editor | Futurist | Activist | http://bit.ly/thowzebio | http://bit.ly/thpatreon
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miranda deely
mid 40's culture and style maven, downton abbey watcher, stage actress, proud feminist, anti-racist & GLBTQ ally, @mirandadeely
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AK (Aaska Aejaz)
Determined, Discoverer, Researcher, Achiever, Ist priority is humanity, Words are my life, Love is my attitude, I’m a peacemaker, and brave enough for helping!
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Dan Hislop
Grateful for such cool water, I’m adding my voice to the world’s pool — ripple or no — because the act of creation itself is healing. www.weekendswell.com
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Drew Downs
Looking for meaning in religion, culture, and politics.
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Ben Lane
A disciple of Jesus Christ and an Episcopal musician for 40 years, spiritually guided by respect for humanity and all creation.
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JB
Storytelling with compassion — towards ourselves & others
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Michael Greiner
Mike is an Assistant Professor of Management for Legal and Ethical Studies at Oakland U. Mike combines his scholarship with practical experience in politics.
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Sabrina Bryant
I'm a wife and mom struggling to find & become my best self. I share my struggles in hopes of helping myself and others in this growth process called life.
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Laura Marie
Writer. Teacher. Obsessed with Secret Clubs.
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Robin Pendoley
Social impact educator, with expertise in international development, higher education, and the disconnect between good intentions and meaningful outcomes.
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Daniel Lyons
Author, Therapist, Poet, and Queer Mental Health Advocate. Transgender Badass he/him 🌈
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Ingrid Cruz
Freelance writer, comedian, and (sometimes) director and illustrator. Se habla castellano/portuñol/italiano.
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Adam, The Diabetic Cyborg
Muslim, Swifty, Optimist, US/Af.Am. History Instructor. Conscientious objector. Happily 💍 since 10/6/21 & 1/17/22. Here since 2016
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BOFace
No woman ever murdered her husband while he was washing the dishes.
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Charlotte Franklin
An occasional pearl of wisdom from a craggy chunk of sand.
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Jack Herlocker
Husband & retiree. Developer, tech writer, & IT geek. I fill what’s empty, empty what’s full, and scratch where it itches. Occasionally do weird & goofy things.
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Eric Griggs
Juxtaposeur, technical analyst, process engineer, poet wordsmith, INTJ, Anansi, MBTI certified practitioner & team-builder, certifiable fabulist & Uppity Queer™
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Mark Pettibone
Researcher. Writer. Union Field Rep & Organizer. Into workplace democracy, affordable housing, ecosocialism, and just public policy. twitter.com/MarkPettibone
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Terry Barr
I write about music, culture, equality, and my Alabama past in The Riff, The Memoirist, Prism and Pen, Counter Arts, and am an editor for Plethora of Pop.
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Mesut Bilgili
It is possible to lead a balanced life connected to the new world shaping around us, while still remaining grounded in our humanity. #Findingpeaceproject
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Kim McCaul
Anthropologist ☆ Explorer of consciousness ☆ Podcaster ☆ Presenter ☆ I write to make the “supernatural” natural and allow genuine exploration of reality
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KeithSpiro
Explorer, Advocate, Ambassador. Community Builder & Connector. Bridging cultures & generations. https://www.keithspiromedia.com/p/about-me
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Karen DeGroot Carter
Bylines in Publishers Weekly, Literary Mama, others. One Sister’s Song (novel). Not Nearly Everything You Need to Know About Writing (ebook).
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Joni Sensel
Exploring intuition, imagination, creativity, and other paths to the Divine. Writer, adventurer, creativity advocate. www.jonisensel.com
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Willie Doherty
Happily retired father of eight, grandfather, husband of Terry, and bestie of my dog, Rookie. Cornwall, N.Y. Happy St. Patrick’s Day All!
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stephen matlock
Writer; observer; sometimes doer. Fiat justitia ruat cælum. More at stephenmatlock.com Mostly off Medium now & writing elsewhere
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Helen W Mallon
Writing in the space of healing and spirituality.
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Jesse Wilson
Writer | Poet - Inspiring people to find their purpose and live healthier, happier, more loving, and fulfilled lives.
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Joel Leon.
he/him. @tedtalks giver. @EBONYmag / @medium writer. @frankwhiteco . creative. @taylorstrategy senior copywriter. @thecc_nyc 21’ class. @twloha board. #BRONX
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Rebecca Hyman
I help people understand and overcome the impact of structural violence on mental health. Substack: Therapy for Social Change
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tiffany rose
storyteller | mama | pisces with an Oprah rising
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Maya Richard-Craven
Freelance business reporter. Words in @latimes @bostonglobe @guardian. Contributor @forbes and @fortunemag. USC alum.
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Peter Faur
Writer, reader, runner, moviegoer. Friend of the friendless, foe of the foeless. https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Faur/e/B01M5CCI6B/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
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Indira Reddy
Endlessly fascinated by how 26 simple symbols can say so much…
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D. Abboh
Hey there - I'm D. Writer/Storyteller | Creative Non-Fiction | Poetry. I know a little Tai Chi - but my Kung Fu is weak. Email: dabboh76@outlook.com
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Sylvia Wohlfarth
An Irish-Nigerian soul living in Ireland after 40 years in Germany. A social anthropologist, English teacher, and more. With stories to share; and an opinion…
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Wild Flower
Jess is my real name. Writing from sandy shores in-between the chaos of life. Community worker by day and P o e t e s s all other times. Journey with me.
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Max Smith
My background: journalism & communications. My goal : to shed light and connect us through our common humanity. Message me for writing/communications projects.
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BFoundAPen
"My pen isn't afraid to speak the truth" - Marsha Ambrosius
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Estacious(Charles White)
I am a southern writer and teacher living in the midwest. I focus on education, poetry, and fiction. I am an award-winning playwright. estaciousw1914@yahoo.com
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Harper Thorpe
Engaged citizen, poet, musician, humorist, family man. I value irreverence, soulfulness, and a big heart. Offering insight, introspection, shock & aw shucks!
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Jorge Q
Psychedelic surrealist love poet and actor from Sacramento, CA. Host of the podcast The Spirits in Poetry. read more at jorgequintanpoetry.com
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Meg
Writing, because talk is cheap
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Jk Mansi
To know where you're going find out where you've been. I strive to be joyful. I read. I write. I’m grateful.
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Jenny Justice
Writer| Mom | Poet | Book Nerd | Teacher? | Brings Poetry to life with empathy, connection, joy, justice, and feeling. Poetry Fangirl
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Cara Harbstreet (She/Her)
Lover of carbs and puns, call me Cara Carbstreet | Anxious Millennial | Coffee Enthusiast | Non-diet Dietitian
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Yvette
I love writing, Marshmallows & Cats. *Writer for The Startup, Illumination, The Writing Cooperative, In Fitness And In Health, A Magical Space For The Introvert
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Savita Iyer
I am the senior editor of Penn State’s alumni magazine, The Penn Stater. I have freelanced for Yahoo Lifestyle, Teen Vogue, Refinery 29 UK & SELF, among others.
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William Spivey
I write about politics, history, education, and race. Follow me at williamfspivey.com and support me at https://ko-fi.com/williamfspivey0680
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Stacy Becker
Co-founder of Third Horizon; keenly interested in pulling the truth thread from our snarled organizational lives
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Alejandro Diaz
Alejandro Diaz writes about culture, politics, and the workplace. His new business, D & E Management Solutions, Embraces Humanity at work https://dandems.com
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Catherine Pugh, Esq.
Private Counsel. Former DOJ-CRT, Special Litigation Section, Public Defender; Adjunct Professor (law & undergrad). Developed Race & Law course.
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Dr. Tiffany Jana
Non-binary Top Writer in Diversity, Leadership, & Antiracism. Best-Selling Author, Pleasure Activist, B Corp Founder, TEDx, Inc.com Top 100 Speaker
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Krishna Ammisetty
Writer from Pikeville, Kentucky. Vanderbilt Law ‘24
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Ajah Hales
World Changer. Social Thinker. Business Owner. #WEOC
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Erin Braddock Guthrie
Business leader. Black and multi-racial woman. Alum of top-tier tech and consulting firms—some I’m proud of, some not.
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TM Writes
T.M. (he/him) is a husband, educator, writer, dog dad & Jarhead veteran currently in OK. Travel, coffee, and a good story make his day. Tips = Ko-Fi.
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C. Seals
I have to live this kind of life, to write the things I need to write.
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Brian M. Williams, JD
IB Theory of Knowledge Teacher, Writer, Traveler, Mardi Gras DJ with a JD. Author of “Stranger in a Stranger Land: My Six Years in Korea” and “When a
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notes x neets
Multi-hyphenated human. I write about music, identity, culture, experiential, etc. Published in: PAPER, The Ascent, An Injustice! & more.
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B Kean
The past holds the answers to today’s problems. “Be curious, not judgmental,” at least until you have all the facts. Think and stop watching cable news.
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Brian Fehler
[Taking a little break!] Storyteller/Scholar/Rhetorician; Grateful Son/Uncle/Friend! Happy to meet you here :)
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Meister Käßner
I have been reflecting and writing about the stories, people, and places Northwest of Boston for thirty-five years. I also teach history and manage forest land.
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Mary Finn
Observer, over-thinker, reflector—and sometimes writer. Lives in Portland, Oregon. List of publications pinned in bio. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryfinn/
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Dominique Samari
Entrepreneur. Strategist. Facilitator. Writer. Intuitive. Adventurer. Life lover.
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H. Elizabeth Falk
Proud lefty, libtard, commie pinko. I write about things the left can be doing to clean up our side of the political divide. Hyperbole is killing this country.
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Carol Spivey - Think Engage Enjoy
Carol Spivey passionately writes about a variety of topics - current events, women empowerment, humanitarian development. https://powernetwork.life
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Casira Copes
Bisexual Black Feminist | BLK INK Editor-in-Chief | casiracopes.com
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Arturo Dominguez
Journalist covering Congress, Racial Justice, Human Rights, Cuba, Texas | Editor: The Antagonist Magazine |
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Walter Rhein
I have 10+ years experience as a certified English and Physics teacher. 20+ years of experience as an editor, journalist, blogger and novelist.
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Jeffrey Kass
A Medium Top Writer on Racism, Diversity, Education, History and Parenting | Speaker | Award-Winning Author | Latest Book: Black Batwoman V. White Jesus | Dad
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Elwood Watson, Ph.D.
Historian, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, Social-Cultural Critic. Professor of Black Studies and Gender Studies, at East Tennessee State University.
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Guy Nave
I LOVE thoughtful and challenging engagement! That's why I read and write on Medium. If you enjoy the same, keep in touch. I always respond.
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J. Gray
African American woman in the Northeastern U.S. Traveler. Mom of adult twins. Partner. Sister. Caregiver. Reader. Advocate. Coach.
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The Conversation U.S.
An independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to unlocking the ideas and knowledge of academic experts for the public.
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Terra Kestrel
Music Maker, Dreamer of Dreams, Cause of Social Collapse. Black Trans lesbian witch with a Masters degree in stupid opinions. Goof/She/Her
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Sophia Li
I write about topics relating to my personal life, ethics in society and prejudices toward minority groups. Hope you enjoy!
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Kay Valley
Your Black friend. Radical ideas on inequity, race & poverty. Follow on Substack: https://kayvalley.substack.com/
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Rebecca Berry
Great company, terrible procrastinator. Carerpreneur. EDI expert. hello@rebeccaberry.co
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Molly Martin
I’m a long-time tradeswoman activist and retired electrician/electrical inspector in Santa Rosa CA.