I’m Back! damali returns to the stage to stir things up about racism once again. I am writing today to announce that after a few months off the racism-lecture circuit, I am returning to the stage to continue this much needed dialogue. This year, I hit a wall of intense burn-out. There were many factors involved in my decision in April to take my leave from the battle to fight racism, but over the...

...hearted conversation. September 30th Tuesday, 7pm Portland State University Smith Memorial Ballroom 1825 SW Broadway the cost is $10 at the door, all proceeds going to bitch magazine, the sponsor. Feel free to blog and cross-post this event. Please also visit: http://fixracism.com for info on an exciting training I’m holding in October. I would love to have you be a part of it . damali

...level that they cannot avoid. Sometimes controversial, always entertaining, this guide and the presentation has been used in communities around the globe. Now you can disseminate this guide yourself. damali trains new speakers to give her talk on 10 practical solutions for how to create healthier, more productive racial interactions. The training will be in in Portland, Oregon. Friday, participants...

Catch Me If You Can! damali’s Upcoming Speaking Engagements Autumn has arrived full throttle in Portland and has me excited for a new year of talks, presentations and workshops. I can’t wait to get on the road and see all of you from the stages and classrooms of your communities. A few highlights: September 6th I will be speaking at the Portland Creative Conference, on the genius of fashion and...

This was a really really nice note sent to me by a member of my list. Thank you Tom! You keep me inspired to keep looking for ways to get things moving in this world. damali ----- Dear damali, I have something beautiful to share with you. http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=148028 This is a clip of the Colbert Report from January, when the writers strike was happening...

...html Another Batch of White Whine: Obama, Black Voters and the Myth of Reverse Racism http://www.lipmagazine.org/~timwise/Obama2.html Thanks Tim. Your work makes my work so much easier some days. and thank you to the white people who have stepped up to their responsibilities and risen to fight racism. I look forward to wholly passing this particular torch to you one day. best, damali

... the one birthday present i ask from you is that if i’ve made a difference in your life, let me know. Sometimes the good news doesn’t get through as much as the challenges and criticisms. cheers! damali -------- February 26, 2008 Today is my birthday and as you know, I like to send you an offering of one kind or another on this day. Today’s offering is pretty simple as I’m sick in bed (although...

I’ve made it to the hallowed halls of Wikipedia. I think this means that I officially exist. Check out the Wikipedia entry on yours truly.

Catch damali on the road! (some times still tba) Don’t see your Town? Request a Lecture. 2007 September 4 Hampshire College, Amherst MA (not open to public) 14-15 Connecticut College, New London CT 19 College of Wooster, Wooster OH 3pm living flag on campus 8pm lecture October 10 National Day of Panhandling for Reparations Join the Performance at ReparationsDay.com 18 Suffolk Community...