Dr. Eddie Moore Jr, founder of the White Privilege Conference (WPC), began this year by coining the phrase “VACTION: Venting Plus Action,” in relation to racial equity and social justice work - a sentiment anyone working to deconstruct white privilege can relate to in our current (and past) political climates.  And, there is a lot to vent about: The fact that ‘Standing Rock’ marked the U.S. Government breaking 100% of treaties ever signed with Native Americans; or the fact that the Chicago PD actively articulates, understands, and utilizes the formula for how to create a killer (provide no place to live, work or go to school then hire “us” [the police] to contain the situation). But, Dr. Moore is right - we need to do more than be angry…

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