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Author Archives: Linda Francis

Posted inOpinion

We need liberation, not peace

by Linda Francis January 20, 2021

My daughter is a college student, but for all of her childhood, this time began our season of corrections.

Posted inOne Views, Opinion

Our leaders must be accountable for equity

by Linda Francis December 16, 2020February 11, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Giving thanks for identity, family, and community

by Linda Francis November 18, 2020
Posted inOpinion

We can’t purchase the future

by Linda Francis October 21, 2020November 30, 2020
Posted inOpinion

The Domino effect of wielding privilege

by Linda Francis September 16, 2020
Posted inOpinion

Truth or Dare: Embracing discomfort

by Linda Francis August 19, 2020February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

A change gonna come

by Linda Francis June 17, 2020
Posted inOpinion

Trying to find the community we can be

by Linda Francis May 20, 2020
Posted inOpinion

Who do we want to be?

by Linda Francis April 17, 2020
Posted inOpinion

How to move forward from Project Unity’s example

by Linda Francis March 17, 2020February 10, 2021

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