Despite the words, this song was not a gold rush song. It didn't appear in print until 1863 -- 14 years after the California Gold rush. I also expect this song is probably one of the most popular and well-known of the songs in the 19th century book I am going through. I remember a … Continue reading Oh My Darling Clementine
The Intercultural Person
I was recently told by one of my regular (and rare) readers of this blog when she saw me face-to-face at church that my blogs had finally gotten beyond her. She was referring to all the blogs I have been writing on the materials I have been reading from my Master’s degree coursework in International … Continue reading The Intercultural Person
Leaders as Community Stewards – Working for the Common Goal
Principle #6 AS WE LOOK AT leaders as community stewards, I want to begin by emphasizing that nurturing community is very different for Blacks, Latinos, and American Indians from the way it is for Anglos. Our communities have very old roots that have sustained us. They have a purpose— to benefit others and to garner … Continue reading Leaders as Community Stewards – Working for the Common Goal
The Wolf and the Lamb
In The Wolf and the Lamb by the Rev. Eric Law he talks about intercultural communities in the context of the passage Isaiah 11:6-9. This passage is often known as the “Peaceable Kingdom.” But the author prefers it to be known as the “Peaceable Realm” because the word kingdom has “too many connotations of the … Continue reading The Wolf and the Lamb
Leaders and Guardians of Public Values – A Tradition of Activism
Principle #5 Continuing my quoting and commenting on Salsa, Soul and Spirit, let me start with another quote: The enduring desire to be part of a “tribe” is a timeless phenomenon dating back to early We cultures. Many people today have a heartfelt need for community, to belong and to be valued by others. LaDonna … Continue reading Leaders and Guardians of Public Values – A Tradition of Activism
A Leader Among Equals – Community-Conferred Leadership
Principle #4 Although I had no experience leading an organization, I had years of community experience— and a passionate commitment to building the first Latina service organization in Colorado. Anna Escobedo Cabral observes that this has been a traditional pathway: “I think a lot of Latino leaders see a problem, and they work hard to … Continue reading A Leader Among Equals – Community-Conferred Leadership
Leadership Styles in Communities of Color
(Further reflection on Salsa, Soul and Spirit) WHETHER I OR WE is central to a society contours the shape of its leadership. A We identity promotes a collective and people-centered leadership that espouses the well-being of people as a whole, not just individuals. Bordas, Juana (2012-03-26). Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age … Continue reading Leadership Styles in Communities of Color
Oh, Dem Golden Slippers!
James Bland was known for the religious tenor of his songs, which is quite evident in this song, with its images of golden streets, wedding day, camp meeting and a chariot. I wouldn't say that all the images make clear sense to me -- probably shows what I don't understand of the dress standards of … Continue reading Oh, Dem Golden Slippers!
Mi Casa Es Su Casa – A Spirit of Generosity
Principle #3 The author describes the sense of generosity in We cultures. The Latino saying, “Mi Casa es su Casa,” reflects a sprawling sense of inclusiveness and generosity. It encapsulates a joy in sharing and implies “What I have is also yours.”… From a We perspective, because the self emerges from the collective, generosity toward … Continue reading Mi Casa Es Su Casa – A Spirit of Generosity
I to We—From Individualism to Collective Identity
Principle #2 When the author starts talking about the We culture she was born into, her story reminds me of Muppet Christmas Carol, and a conversation between Rizzo and Gonzo. Rizzo: Rats don’t understand these things. Gonzo: You were never a lonely child? Rizzo: I had had 1,232 brothers and sisters. Gonzo: Wow, rats really … Continue reading I to We—From Individualism to Collective Identity
