Last night I had the privilege of being able to go to the pro-Palestinian Columbia encampment, read some poems, hang out with students, and lead some breathing exercises. I am so moved by the student protests across the nation. When I went to college, having a dorm was the first time I felt a sense of security in my home life. Being on financial aid, my university covered my housing. It was dependable, reliable, not marked by turbulence or instability. Having access to safe housing on my own terms was revolutionary—it allowed me the space to fully thrive, to be myself, to be able to grow.
Columbia University Encampment
Columbia University Encampment
Columbia University Encampment
Last night I had the privilege of being able to go to the pro-Palestinian Columbia encampment, read some poems, hang out with students, and lead some breathing exercises. I am so moved by the student protests across the nation. When I went to college, having a dorm was the first time I felt a sense of security in my home life. Being on financial aid, my university covered my housing. It was dependable, reliable, not marked by turbulence or instability. Having access to safe housing on my own terms was revolutionary—it allowed me the space to fully thrive, to be myself, to be able to grow.