Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Cohousing-L Digest, Vol 229, Issue 25

[Karen Ecklund (ecklund.karen]

Kathleen is referring to Bt Farms in Madison WI:
https://btfarms.org/ <https://btfarms.org/>

Karen Ecklund, Arboretum Cohousing

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> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:49:53 -0600
> From: Kathleen Lowry <kathleenlowrylpcclmft [at] gmail.com>
> To: cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org
> Subject: Re: [C-L]_ Racial diversity in cohousing
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> Ps Does everyone knows a black  cohousing community is forming in Madison? 
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>> On Feb 21, 2023, at 9:18 AM, Trish Becker-Hafnor via Cohousing-L 
>> <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org> wrote:
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>> ?Cohousers,
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>> I need to start by strongly denouncing the use of derogatory language on a 
>> recent post about racial diversity. The use of the N-word should never be 
>> used on a public forum. Period. No matter the context.
>> 
>> The dialogue that is transpiring here is indication of the work that must be 
>> done. We must work against the use of racist stereotypes and 
>> microaggressions. The coalition 
>> (https://www.cohousing.org/coalition-for-racially-diverse-cohousing/) is 
>> designed to reflect on our lack of racial diversity in cohousing. We plan to 
>> ask questions, learn from one another and parallel movements, and envision a 
>> future where the demographics of cohousing reflect the demographics of the 
>> world that surrounds us. This is among the most important work that we can 
>> undertake as a movement for a more collective future. We can do better, and 
>> we must.
>> 
>> In community,
>> 
>> Trish Becker, MSW
>> Executive Director
>> Cohousing Association of the US
>> Chase Street Commons
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> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:30:03 -0500
> From: Lauren Carter <lauren.carter.phd [at] gmail.com>
> To: cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org
> Subject: [C-L]_ Diversity in Cohousing
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> I want to thank Crystal Byrd Farmer for sending out her thoughts to the
> listserv. I would strongly recommend her book (
> https://crystalbyrdfarmer.com/). It is a gentle, clear, and concise pathway
> forward. It also includes really great lesson plans and resources to guide
> discussions within your community.
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> When I initially moved into cohousing I was concerned about the lack of
> racial diversity. However, as I've learned more both through Crystal's book
> and work outside of the cohousing world, I've come to the realization that
> the cohousing environment is an excellent place to have the difficult
> conversations that are necessary for us to have in our community as a
> predominantly white community in a predominantly white area. I would
> strongly encourage anyone interested in DEI (Diversity, Equity, &
> Inclusion) topics to read The Token and register for Crystal's class. I'm
> hopeful that as more people engage in the work, white people will be able
> to carry some of the energy and labor of educating and responding.
> 
> Lauren Carter
> Emerson Commons
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