Almost every piece of work or literature that I’ve read on racism is built on one assumption: that it cannot end. Or at best, that it will be a “lifelong fight.” That ending racism will be something that “will probably never happen in our generation.” Most of the quotes you hear about the fight against racism sound something like this:“We used…
Visionary Directors Join the Garrison Institute The Garrison Institute is pleased to welcome two dynamic members to our senior team, Dr. Angel Acosta and Lina Pasquale. Lina and Angel bring diverse backgrounds and passions to their new roles at the Institute, with inspiring plans for expanding their respective programs to reach new audiences and provide much-needed tools for resilience and…
The Fellowship This is a momentous occasion for our organization. We would like to welcome our inaugural cohort of Garrison Institute Fellows. This cohort is constituted by artists, researchers, healers, trauma-informed care practitioners, and much more. Together, the Fellows will draw from multiple disciplines and movements including—but not limited to—psychology, public health, mindfulness, social justice, the performing arts, architecture, just…