I was recently asked about the thought leaders I admired in the equity field. I must admit this question caught me off guard.

I have to admit I am seriously concerned for our country and for our community.

A couple of weeks ago, we were encouraged to #choosekindness as part of a national anti-bullying campaign. What strikes me is the focus on choice.

It was not until I had moved back to Oak Park as a property owner that I started to hear things about renters. These were comments that painted renters as "others" — transients, not part of the community.