by Kira Banks | Apr 30, 2015 | Opinion Pieces
I had the pleasure to speak with Bethany Johnson-Javois, managing director of the Ferguson Commission on leave from her position as CEO of the St. Louis Integrated Health Network.
by Kira Banks | Apr 28, 2015 | Opinion Pieces
In 5th grade, I diagramed sentences literally all day. I enjoyed it; it made my teacher happy. Win, win. This morning, my 8 year old was doing a grammar lesson, and the connection between grammar and recent events began churning in my mind. We need to go back...
by Kira Banks | Apr 5, 2015 | Opinion Pieces
Protest. What comes to mind when you think about a protest? What’s the vibe? Would the silent protests common among monks come to mind? What about the hunger strikes in prison? Probably not, because the media doesn’t like to hype and loop that kind of protest. The...
by Kira Banks | Mar 19, 2013 | Opinion Pieces
The Steubenville case is important, because it highlights the power of socialization. We, on average, have been socialized to blame the victim, question the validity of rape claims, and place on “trial” the morality of someone who “puts themselves in...
by Kira Banks | Feb 9, 2013 | Opinion Pieces
Week four will focus on our personal experiences of privilege and bridge to being aware of others’ privilege and disadvantage. What comes to mind when you hear the word privilege? Many people become defensive and want to distance themselves from it. “My life isn’t...
