Teaching Tuesday this week is offered by our friend, mentor, and teacher, George Harris Jr. George recently watched a film that stirred something deep and familiar. What he shares here is not a movie review, but a reflection on belonging, dignity, quiet strength, and the people who make it possible for others to walk through doors that were never built for them. As you read, notice where you see yourself in this story. Notice where you feel invited in. And notice where you feel gently...

Five years ago, when I started Culturally Committed, for reasons I no longer recall, something compelled me to begin a weekly “newsletter.” I called it Teachings Tuesday. After writing that very first edition, I remember asking my friend Ashley to proofread it. I was terrified to share it — filled with anxiety about sending my words out into the world. I needn’t have been so scared. There were 33 people on our mailing list at the time, and they were all friends or family. I'll link it here,...

As many of us settle back into our routines after the holidays, there’s often a quietness that lingers—an invitation to slow down and reflect. This week’s Teaching Tuesday comes from George Harris Jr., who shares a thoughtful reflection on looking back not to remain in the past, but to gather the teachings that help guide us forward. His words remind us that reflection, when held with care, can offer clarity, grounding, and direction as we move into a new year. As we settle back into our...