Writing Sample: Embracing Anti-Racism and Building a Just Society

In this reflection written during Black History Month 2024, Aaron Mapenzi-Johnson challenges readers to move beyond comfort and commit to the daily, often uncomfortable work of anti-racism. Rooted in history and healing, this piece explores the emotional landscape of equity work and calls for personal and collective transformation.

“Equity must be more than an aspiration—it must become a lived reality for all.”