Microaggressions—subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or behaviors—are frequently dismissed as minor or inconsequential. However, their cumulative impact can be profoundly damaging. In my recent LinkedIn article, “Why I Call Microaggressions Injustices,” I delve into the reasons these seemingly small acts constitute significant injustices.

Many of us are familiar with the disparities between neighborhoods in the United States—disparities in parks, pollution, schools, and infrastructure. But how did these differences come to exist? The truth is stark: they were meticulously designed through racist geographic practices. In my recent article on LinkedIn, “A Journey Toward Antiracist Geospatial Practices: Unmasking Intentional Racism in Historical Mapping,” I explore the deliberate design of inequality and its long-lasting impact on our communities.

Systemic racism permeates various facets of society, manifesting in disparities across education, healthcare, employment, and the criminal justice system. Addressing these deep-rooted inequities requires deliberate and sustained efforts. In my recent LinkedIn article, “Navigating Toward Justice: Four Key Steps to Combat Systemic Racism,” I outline actionable strategies to foster a more equitable society.

Geospatial professionals wield immense power to shape how we see and understand the world. But with great power comes great responsibility, particularly when it comes to addressing systemic racism in the work we do.

In my recent LinkedIn article, “A Journey Toward Antiracist Geospatial Practices: Getting Started,” I explore how geospatial professionals can integrate antiracist principles into their practices. The article delves into how data, analysis, and storytelling can either reinforce racial inequities or help dismantle them—and why we must choose the latter.

This space is where I bring together my thoughts, experiences, and learnings at the intersections of racial justice, geography, and empathy. As a National Geographic Explorer, geospatial professional, and advocate for equity, I’ve spent my career exploring how data and geography can illuminate opportunities for systemic equity and remove barriers that marginalize communities.