We Will Not Look Away
We are the people who stand in the way with bodies and voices
and make your quiet violence loud.
Blending Tradition and Innovation: Takeaways from the 2025 American Indigenous Tourism Conference
Some key takeaways on what it means to unite tradition with innovation, how storytelling can serve sovereignty, and why respectful collaboration is more than a best practice—it’s a necessity in today’s evolving tourism and travel climate.
The Rootbreakers
A modern fable for a failing republic. How this ends depends on we, the people.
Branding Without Buzzwords: Why Strategic Communication Needs a Rewrite (Not a Reboot)
From the pages of Marvel Comics to the vast galaxy of Star Wars, the most iconic characters don’t start with flashy titles or vague missions. They start with a clear problem, a moment of transformation, and a call to something bigger than themselves. It’s simple. It’s human. And that’s why it works.
From Fan to Strategist: What Genre Storytelling Taught Me About Building Stronger Brands
Somewhere between fiction writing and structured communications, I found that sweet spot of audience resonance.
Local Indigenous Artist Showcases the Racism of Redskin
Those who think the continuing movement to change the name of the local pro football team is a waste of time and trivial were clearly not at the recent Art All Night event here in the District. Secreted in one corner of the venue was local Indigenous artist Gregg Deal. His project, “Redskin,” took on the racial overtones of the team moniker and projected it at his audience.
De-skinning the Washington Football Team
The name change debate continues to rage in the area. Every day, it seems, someone else stands up and says the obvious – the name is racist, needs to go. And every day, the Washington football team’s PR generator tries to deflect the issue, spouting words of “honor” and “respect” without realizing what those actually mean. In the wings, however, are those who have already resolved the debate in their minds and are moving forward into the next step. People like Brian Thurber, founder of DskinDC.org.
The Football Name Debate: Are We Missing the Point?
Data and research now shows that the use of such racist and derogatory team names (and by association, ‘traditions’ and fan antics) have real and detrimental effects on Native youth today. With fifty percent of the Native population being of 25 years of age or younger, the danger of perpetuating this practice and continuing the cycle of defeatism, hostile learning environments, and poor self-esteem is all too real.
Hey R**skin Fans, Snyder Cares! (Not Really)
Changing the name would be a step in the right direction.
What’s In a Football Name? Snyder Thinks He Knows – And He’s Wrong
Hey, I get it. I understand why. Team fandom is a complicated, deep, personal thing that involves a lot of emotional investment and history. It’s difficult to hear that your beloved franchise is doing something wrong – simply by using a name (and by extension, mascot and other fan accoutrements).