Understanding context while still believing in growth and accountability Over time, I have come to believe that supporting people well requires more than addressing a single problem; it requires stepping back to see the whole picture. In my work with youth, I often shared a phrase with them: “Explanation is not justification.” Understanding the context behind someone’s actions helps us make sense of what is happening, but it does not remove accountability. Growth happens when

“Women who.” It sounds unfinished until you meet the women who complete the sentence. Women who open a door and widen it. Women who speak truth with tenderness, work with rigor, and make room for others as a matter of practice. In our cohort, I’m honored to witness five such leaders whose paths are distinct and whose impact overlaps: Christian Massey, Karen Lyles, Belinda Murray, Dr. Juaneka L. Thomas, and Alexis Watts. Each is a graduate of A Seat At The Table’s Undivided Co

The editors at MORE have put together a list of some of our favorite small shops, local shops (to us and where we wish we were) and...

August is recognized as Black-Owned Business Month. We encourage everyone to shop, support, and share Black-Owned Businesses!