We had just come back from a march for immigrant rights, exhausted but exhilarated. She, a German art director, and I, an Indian television producer, had bonded over our shared experiences as permanent residents of the United States. I admired her zeal for social justice issues, especially because, as a non-citizen, I was hesitant about being too visible. “It’s terrifying,” I said, “That as immigrants, we have a target on our backs.” Involuntarily she reared back, as though slapped in the face. “Oh, I’m not an immigrant,” she said, shocked.

We stared at each other for a second. “Right,” I…

As many of us prepare to go back to work, physically or remotely (and for those who already have), the day may already be feeling incredibly exhausting and traumatizing before it has even really begun.

For Black people, we can turn off social media for a few days, but we often can’t turn off work. We are preparing to be re-burdened at work in an unnecessary way. And for White people and people of color, the need to say something is real. But it’s important that it is approached in a way that isn’t burdensome, traumatizing, or re-triggering.

I wanted…

We’re all figuring out how to navigate this world of multiple pandemics — Covid-19 and anti-Black racism. In the wake of the social unrest and insurrection that has engulfed our country with George Floyd’s murder, it feels like the world is standing witness to the collective grief and trauma we as Black folks are currently navigating.

I spent last week trying to function while also taking time to grieve and express my real ANGER. Anger that Black people are again met with a parade of Black death on TV and social media. …