CMI Men’s Retreat 2011
In September of 2011, I had an opportunity to be a presenter at the 1st Annual Men’s Retreat sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Initiatives at Oakland University. During the retreat, I...
View Article“When You Get, Give, When You Learn, Teach”
Two weeks ago by the invitation of a former professor of mine, I had the honor of being a guest lecturer to a class of undergraduate students for an Introduction to Social Work course in Oakland...
View Article(N.A.H.) News! “OU alumnus works to enact social change, empower students”
I was recently approached by a writer from News at OU: Oakland University’s online newspaper to share my experiences with doing intergroup dialogue work, as well as other social justice initiatives...
View ArticleAn OU Interview with Relando: part 1
“It was 5:00pm. I’d been through this before. I have commuted to Oakland University in the past for various programs such as the OU Diverse Student Leader Weekend and the Center for Multicultural...
View ArticlePersonal Growth & Professional Development. An OU Interview with Relando: part 5
“The logical consequence of study and thought is action. Otherwise, this whole business of education is a sham.” –James Miller This is the fifth post of a 7 part series in which I expand on some of my...
View ArticleReciprocating Kindness through Service: An OU Interview with Relando: part 6
“It’s so good to have the opportunity to help others as others have helped you.” –Unknown Author This is the sixth post of a 7 part series in which I expand on some of my responses to questions from a...
View ArticleEquity through Non-Violent Communication and Social Action: An OU Interview...
I envision a world where equitable and inclusive communities that are respectful and inclusive towards the needs and concerns of people from a variety of cultural backgrounds can be established and...
View Article“Helping others & Leading by Example.” The People Who Inspire Series: Norris...
The People Who Inspire series highlights individuals from a variety of backgrounds and occupations who are seeking to impact the lives of others in a positive way. Through Truth-Telling: the honest...
View ArticlePromoting Hope, Love, Happiness, and Success for All: The People Who Inspire...
Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian‘s “The People Who Inspire series” highlights individuals from a variety of backgrounds and occupations who are seeking to impact the lives of others in a positive...
View Article(N.A.H.) News! Sociology Degree Programs Interviews Relando Thompkins
I was recently contacted by freelance writer Tricia A Mitchell to complete an interview for SociologyDegreePrograms.org, a website that provides insight, and advice to people who are interested in a...
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