“When we love, we can let our hearts speak.” bell hooks (1952-2021) wrote that sentence in the preface to her book, All About Love. She was an influential American author, civil rights activist and educator known for her work on race, gender, class and love. Born Gloria Jean Watkins in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she adopted the pen name ‘bell hooks’ in honor of her great-grandmother and to emphasize the ideas in her work over her own identity. She believed that one’s
One of the founders of Hoosiers for Democracy is Debby Ashberry. I became acquainted with Debby during my watch as CEO of the YMCA in Indianapolis 1994-2005. I found her to be one of the exceptional leaders who exuded sound character, integrity and provocateur of well informed civil discourse. Debby and her cohorts have initiated one of the most important strategic civic engagements with constructive long term consequence to the well being of our community.
good morning Norris. Thank you for such a kind note. I remember fondly the work we did, it truly was a great time. This is another moment, right? And OMG....what's happening in NC is such proof that these MAGA rigged red states are laboratories for authoritarianism. I read HCR's letter yesterday about the takeover by the now Governor and legislators of the election. Share H4D to your folks in NC because we are pivoting our Substack to be apropos to all folks in 'red states'. We have a great team at H4D, all volunteer--and Sheila is our greatest ally! Miss you both! Onward my friend.
One of the founders of Hoosiers for Democracy is Debby Ashberry. I became acquainted with Debby during my watch as CEO of the YMCA in Indianapolis 1994-2005. I found her to be one of the exceptional leaders who exuded sound character, integrity and provocateur of well informed civil discourse. Debby and her cohorts have initiated one of the most important strategic civic engagements with constructive long term consequence to the well being of our community.
Norris Lineweaver
Director General (Retired)
Jerusalem International YMCA
Asheville NC
good morning Norris. Thank you for such a kind note. I remember fondly the work we did, it truly was a great time. This is another moment, right? And OMG....what's happening in NC is such proof that these MAGA rigged red states are laboratories for authoritarianism. I read HCR's letter yesterday about the takeover by the now Governor and legislators of the election. Share H4D to your folks in NC because we are pivoting our Substack to be apropos to all folks in 'red states'. We have a great team at H4D, all volunteer--and Sheila is our greatest ally! Miss you both! Onward my friend.