Jennifer DiBrienza
Palo Alto, CA
Growing up as a white woman, I never had to think very much about race. As an adult I have tried to better understand the experiences of others and I was shocked by how drastically different experiences of other Americans were. I have the luxury of not having to think about race every time I walk out the front door. I am an educator and I also work with Planned Parenthood to improve access to maternal health and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and I find the most difficult way to make any progress is when the folks with whom I engage deny that there is any racism to acknowledge. It seems like noticing and acknowledging is a necessary precursor to progress. Thank you for such a wonderful way to get people talking.
