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“Simplicity is not style, it is a state of harmony.” (Naoto Fukasawa) Even though the weather in Dallas is...

Stephanie Drenka

Storyteller with a minimalist wardrobe, perpetual case of wanderlust, and heart for social justice.

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My open letter to @MykaStauffer is on the blog (li

My open letter to @MykaStauffer is on the blog (link in bio). I promise the final version is more eloquent than this, but the classic quote from "The Little Rascals" definitely sums up my feelings.
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#mykastauffer #huxleystauffer #adopteevoices #flipthescript #adoption #koreanadoptee

"The truth is that the only consistent theme in #D

"The truth is that the only consistent theme in #Dallas since its incorporation has been racism." - @jerryleads, Executive Director of @dallastrht
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My Black friends and colleagues—who have already endured unspeakable oppression and inequity—are also the ones doing the most emotional labor to educate the rest of us now.
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This knowledge of history and their lived experiences is a precious gift. Do not squander it with fragility and defensiveness. They are doing this work because they care. The better future they are fighting for is yours, too. If your response is "go ahead and defriend me," you've completely missed the point.
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If you want to be an ally in this struggle for racial justice, but don't take the time to understand how racism is built into every facet of our country and communities, you may be doing more harm than good. Impact > Intent. Don't know what to say yet? That's okay! You can still use your platform to amplify other people's voices. Hold space for the ones who need it more.
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And when you're ready to learn the hard and ugly truth so we can dismantle systemic injustice together, there are so many resources out there. One place to start is @dallastrht, the organization I'm proud to work alongside every day.
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This work is hard. It makes me angry. And impatient. I'm usually an empathetic person, but things are too urgent. I can't spend my energy coddling White people whose feelings get hurt when their privilege is called out. So, if this is the last thing you read before unfollowing or unfriending me, I understand. Just know that we're still fighting for you. I might never see you again, but I hope someday you see the change we dreamed.

some weekend reading recommendations #ontheblog to

some weekend reading recommendations #ontheblog today, because i am too tired and triggered AF to share my own thoughts 💆🏻‍♀️

Today I am joining the Muslim community in an inte

Today I am joining the Muslim community in an interfaith fast-a-thon to support @facingabuse. During what would usually be my lunch break, I sat down to journal for awhile. I'd been avoiding writing lately, because it was stirring too many unwanted emotions. But the hunger from fasting was palpable and an important reminder that it's okay to feel pain. Or feel anything, in general. We are all going through it right now. The most important thing to remember is that no one is alone. #Fast4FACE

dear spring clothes purchased before the world fel

dear spring clothes purchased before the world fell apart,
i promise you will see the light of day... eventually ☀️

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