Author: Starlette Thomas, Race Abolitionist

Seeking to lead words and people to their highest and most authentic expression, I am the principal architect of a race/less world.

The Color Wheel

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Race will have you going in circles and since I am one who hates repeating things, taking to heart the concept of “redeeming the time” (Ephesians 5.16), I decided a long time ago to not go along for the ride.  I am simply not able to make the best of each opportunity if race is a […]

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Race According to Fred Sanford

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I woke up this morning at 5:42 a.m. at least that’s what my clock said.  There’s only one problem; I’m not an early riser— at least not on the weekend.  I’ve been resetting things all morning, including my internet.  It seems that last night’s storm, knocked out the power in our apartment.  It’s currently 10:14 […]

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I Can Refuse

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I don’t have to accept your version of me, Your interpretation of my reality I don’t need your eyes to see I can refuse   Don’t have to consent to your treatment of me, Your understanding of how I am That is the way things used to be I’m not related to Uncle Tom or […]

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A Disciple of Race

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                    This week, I led a training, “Knowing God By Heart: Training the Next Generation of Disciples,” that was attended by area pastors, youth ministers, leaders and workers.  After reviewing the meaning of discipleship, we discussed the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer who said, “Salvation is free… […]

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It’s All About How You Look At It

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  Recently, my husband and I wanted to break from our normal routine and add another restaurant to those we would frequent in the District.  Named for Zora Neale Hurston’s hometown, Eatonville was established in 2009 and is near Busboys and Poets on 14th and U Streets.  The restaurants are strategically placed near each other as a […]

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