To this day, I struggle to self-identify racially and ethnically. I suppose the road to self-discovery is a lifelong journey — one that requires constant reflection, unlearning, and adjusting.

We need to recognize that policy, practice, culture, and legislation got us to where we are today and that only policy, practice, culture and legislative change can get us out of it.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are outcomes of what our mission really requires of us — to be anti-racist.