I owe Black women an apology

My intentions aren’t important. What’s important is that I’ve learned something, and I’m apologizing, because that’s what you do when you’ve done something wrong.

@maryrarick

I’m going to keep learning and figuring it out and doing better. #workinprogress #risesisterrise #antiracist #wytwomen

♬ original sound – Alexander

Why I speak up about racism

Talking about racism is exhausting. I agree. But the truth is that I get to choose when to step into the arena. There’s a certain privilege in that. Here’s why I continue to show up.

@maryrarick

Replying to @khalilove12 Why do you continue to speak up? #ww #wyt #whitepeople #whitegirl #whitewomen #speakup #whiteprivilege #privilege #checkyourself #blm #blackwomen #blackwomenappreciation

♬ Epic Music(863502) – Draganov89

In short, I speak up because it’s my duty and privilege to do so. Will you join me?

What’s the starting salary for graduates from WIU?

I recently learned what the average starting salary for graduates from my alma mater, Western Illinois University, and I can’t get over it. Take a look.

@maryrarick

Is it worth it? #college #undergrad #startingsalary #highereducation #highered

♬ original sound – Mary Rarick

We have a serious problem, because these recent college graduates have a lot more student debt than I did 30 years ago.

What do you think? Is it worth it?