Doing the Hard Work With Hope

I built a life writing about racism. Here’s how I found peace in a political climate designed to test it.

I sank into despair because of increased racism and animosity during Trump’s first term, found my footing and renewed hope over the following years, and now — facing a similar political climate — have peace and hope I didn’t before.

I recognize the apparent irony that I — a contributor who researches and writes about racism — was invited to pitch in for …