Taiwan, Covid-19 & Our Experience
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the world in many ways, forcing us to examine our community frameworks and how they function during global crises. My partner and I were fortunate to experience Taiwan’s excellent pandemic management firsthand when we lived there in December 2020. As Americans living in Taiwan, we could observe two different narratives:…
Negotiating Through The Funk: Building Inclusive Leadership Skills
In today’s diverse and complex social and political climate, developing leadership skills that promote inclusiveness and safety in the workplace and community is essential. The Negotiating Through The Funk workshop provides an interactive and engaging opportunity for individuals to develop these skills through reflection, discussion, and creative problem-solving. The workshop’s objectives are to reflect on…
Taiwan-Our Place of Healing and Support
My partner and I are currently in Costa Rica, en route to the San Jose Airport, where we’ll spend the night before departing for Taiwan – our fourth visit to the country. As I reflect on my past experiences with Taiwan, I can’t help but wonder what draws us back to this place time and…
Short video on Community Building and Rhythm
In this short video, speaker Anthony Kelley uses the African Djembe drum as an illustration of how rhythm can help build community work and development. He explains that building a drum beat is similar to building a community – it requires a call and response for growth and development. The rhythm of the drum brings…
Documentary Film: A Journey Through Conflict and Identity. (Full Film)
“A Journey Through Conflict and Identity” is a documentary film that follows the journey of Anthony Kelley in managing his own trauma and struggles with identity, conflict, and reconciliation. The film highlights important moments in his life where he learned lessons on individual accountability, leadership, self-care, meditation, community, and education. Through interviews with people who…