#NavigatingCourage

Nov 142 min read

UNCLOAKED

Now that America has affirmed its choice for the least qualified candidate—once again passing over an exceptionally qualified Black...

Robin Martin

Apr 12 min read

Our Record

James Baldwin once wrote:, “When you’re writing, you’re trying to find out something which you don’t know. The whole language of writing...

Robin Martin

Jan 151 min read

Embrace MLK's Legacy: Stop Tiptoeing

2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist, social worker, and women's rights advocate, once said, "You can never...

Robin Martin

Oct 16, 20232 min read

Courageous Roots Run Deep

A reflection from my recent visit to New Orleans Come closer, and I'll share a secret with you: The trees located in New Orleans City...

Robin Martin

Oct 2, 20231 min read

Navigating Despair

A Humanistic Approach The journey of courage sometimes plunges me into deep despair, so profound that I often become unaware of its...

Following the Courageous Journey of Oliver James

Robin Martin

Aug 25, 20232 min read

Following the Courageous Journey of Oliver James

Have you been keeping up with Oliver James, the 34-year-old man on an adult learning journey to read? If not, I strongly recommend you...

Robin Martin

Aug 21, 20232 min read

Unpacking Our Role in a Violent Society

Steps to Build a Humane World We rarely stop to consider the ripple effects of our actions, or the consequences of their absence. Rooted...

Robin Martin

Jul 24, 20231 min read

Fight for Humanity

This post is in response to everyone fighting for human rights across the world. #navigatingcourage.

Silent "E" Unmasked: Challenging Corporate DEI

Robin Martin

Jul 14, 20233 min read

Silent "E" Unmasked: Challenging Corporate DEI

In my December 5 blog post titled "DEI, as we know it, must DIE," I expressed deep concern about the state of corporate Diversity,...

Embrace the Power of Curiosity: Expand Your World

Robin Martin

Jun 13, 20231 min read

Embrace the Power of Curiosity: Expand Your World

Navigating Courage Framework: Be Curious In our journey through life, we often forget the innate curiosity we were born with. As we grow...

Anchored in the Past or Navigating to the Future: Reintroducing Humanity in the post-COVID Workplace

Robin Martin

Jun 8, 20232 min read

Anchored in the Past or Navigating to the Future: Reintroducing Humanity in the post-COVID Workplace

The proclamation that Covid-19 is over is about more than just lifting mask mandates and returning to in-person offices. It also signals...

Robin Martin

May 18, 20232 min read

Today is a Hard Day

We are all Human The day has arrived when my nephew walked into the cold embrace of the prison system, becoming yet another cog in the...

Robin Martin

Apr 25, 20231 min read

Remembering Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte was the epitome of courage. Rest in Peace. This world is better because you journeyed among us. #navigatingcourage

Robin Martin

Feb 22, 20232 min read

Know Your Place

In Lee Daniels’ movie The Butler, Annabeth tells Cecil Gaines (played by Forest Whitaker)-- “When you’re serving, I don’t even want to...

Robin Martin

Jan 30, 20231 min read

Thought of the Day

Thought of the Day. We must expand the conversation beyond Diversity and fight against all inhumane acts. #tyrenichols #fiveblackofficers...

Robin Martin

Jan 16, 20233 min read

Dr. King: A Legacy of Footprints

2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee, Liberian peace activist, social worker and women's rights advocate once said: “You can never...

Robin Martin

Dec 13, 20222 min read

Birthday Gifts

Immersed in hot bubbles, watching God’s magnificent display of foliage, trees, clouds and birds, I inhale, hoping to re-ground my spirit,...

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