SIS for Change
@sisforchange.bsky.social
Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS), Inc. Inspired by the tragic death of George Floyd in 2020, SIS, a group of women of diverse races and backgrounds, was formed and then motivated to create meaningful dialogues about social justice.
From her chapter "The Power of Truth Telling and Healing" in Where Colors Meet, Mary Kiernan-Tighe says "I have worked with and befriended people from all walks of life, other races, other religions, other countries and abilities. My life has been enriched as a result."
#wherecolorsmeet #equality
#wherecolorsmeet #equality
December 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
From her chapter "The Power of Truth Telling and Healing" in Where Colors Meet, Mary Kiernan-Tighe says "I have worked with and befriended people from all walks of life, other races, other religions, other countries and abilities. My life has been enriched as a result."
#wherecolorsmeet #equality
#wherecolorsmeet #equality
"Black and White Women: This is an anthology of personal stories shared by women. Black and White, with the aim of changing the world by working on one person at a time."
Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. Makes a great holiday gift!
#PersonalTransformation #ChangetheWorld
Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. Makes a great holiday gift!
#PersonalTransformation #ChangetheWorld
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"Black and White Women: This is an anthology of personal stories shared by women. Black and White, with the aim of changing the world by working on one person at a time."
Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. Makes a great holiday gift!
#PersonalTransformation #ChangetheWorld
Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. Makes a great holiday gift!
#PersonalTransformation #ChangetheWorld
DID YOU KNOW that the tradition of community Christmas caroling in Black neighborhoods in the 1950s and 60s doubled as a way to share information about civil rights meetings, voter registration, and community needs?
#socialjustice #wherecolorsmeet
#socialjustice #wherecolorsmeet
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
DID YOU KNOW that the tradition of community Christmas caroling in Black neighborhoods in the 1950s and 60s doubled as a way to share information about civil rights meetings, voter registration, and community needs?
#socialjustice #wherecolorsmeet
#socialjustice #wherecolorsmeet
At the King Center in Atlanta, we were so moved by the simple "Be Love" emblems/logos that were sprinkled on signs, in the gift shop, on tee shirts...This sign said: "Be Love...where injustice ceases and love prevails." www.thekingcenter.org
#socialjustice #racialequality #empowerment #belove
#socialjustice #racialequality #empowerment #belove
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
At the King Center in Atlanta, we were so moved by the simple "Be Love" emblems/logos that were sprinkled on signs, in the gift shop, on tee shirts...This sign said: "Be Love...where injustice ceases and love prevails." www.thekingcenter.org
#socialjustice #racialequality #empowerment #belove
#socialjustice #racialequality #empowerment #belove
At the King Center in Atlanta, we encountered the Six Principles of NonViolence365. Pictured are the emblem on the ground as you enter the walkway and "Principle Four: Nonviolence holds that suffering can educate and transform people and societies."
#theKingCenter #Principlesofnonviolence
#theKingCenter #Principlesofnonviolence
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
At the King Center in Atlanta, we encountered the Six Principles of NonViolence365. Pictured are the emblem on the ground as you enter the walkway and "Principle Four: Nonviolence holds that suffering can educate and transform people and societies."
#theKingCenter #Principlesofnonviolence
#theKingCenter #Principlesofnonviolence
From Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith's story "Beacons of Light" in 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵. Speaking about joining SIS, she says: "I liked that it was both Black and White women working together to promote social justice and end racism."
#socialjustice #racialequality
#socialjustice #racialequality
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
From Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith's story "Beacons of Light" in 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵. Speaking about joining SIS, she says: "I liked that it was both Black and White women working together to promote social justice and end racism."
#socialjustice #racialequality
#socialjustice #racialequality
"Where Colors Meet" is a profoundly moving compilation of stories told by a courageous group of women willing to share and confront racial and social injustices."
#CourageousVoices #fearlessconversations #BridgeBuilding #WhereColorsMeet #SocialJustice
#socialequality #racialjustice
#CourageousVoices #fearlessconversations #BridgeBuilding #WhereColorsMeet #SocialJustice
#socialequality #racialjustice
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"Where Colors Meet" is a profoundly moving compilation of stories told by a courageous group of women willing to share and confront racial and social injustices."
#CourageousVoices #fearlessconversations #BridgeBuilding #WhereColorsMeet #SocialJustice
#socialequality #racialjustice
#CourageousVoices #fearlessconversations #BridgeBuilding #WhereColorsMeet #SocialJustice
#socialequality #racialjustice
To honor Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm for her November 30th 101st Birthday, a proclamation was created at the Palm Coast (FL) City Hall on November 18th. Quite a few Palm Coast residents, including Flagler County Democratic Women and SIS members, attended the ceremony.
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
To honor Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm for her November 30th 101st Birthday, a proclamation was created at the Palm Coast (FL) City Hall on November 18th. Quite a few Palm Coast residents, including Flagler County Democratic Women and SIS members, attended the ceremony.
"Adult friendships require grace. People are busy. People are healing. People are growing. People are making time for self-care, like you. Don't mistake less communication for less love. Check in, not out."
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
"Adult friendships require grace. People are busy. People are healing. People are growing. People are making time for self-care, like you. Don't mistake less communication for less love. Check in, not out."
"Reading this (𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵), I felt a sense of much-needed hope that we can listen to one another's stories with openness, respect and understanding."
"Where Colors Meet" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
"Where Colors Meet" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Reading this (𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵), I felt a sense of much-needed hope that we can listen to one another's stories with openness, respect and understanding."
"Where Colors Meet" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
"Where Colors Meet" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
𝘚𝘐𝘚 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸....?
They proved that real progress begins when people show up for one another — across race, age, and background — to pursue justice side by side.
(Source: National Archives)
Happy Thanksgiving!
They proved that real progress begins when people show up for one another — across race, age, and background — to pursue justice side by side.
(Source: National Archives)
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
𝘚𝘐𝘚 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸....?
They proved that real progress begins when people show up for one another — across race, age, and background — to pursue justice side by side.
(Source: National Archives)
Happy Thanksgiving!
They proved that real progress begins when people show up for one another — across race, age, and background — to pursue justice side by side.
(Source: National Archives)
Happy Thanksgiving!
"I live by 3 simple rules: Love needs action. Trust needs proof. Sorry needs change." - Anonymous
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you gratitude, health and peaceful gatherings!
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you gratitude, health and peaceful gatherings!
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"I live by 3 simple rules: Love needs action. Trust needs proof. Sorry needs change." - Anonymous
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you gratitude, health and peaceful gatherings!
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you gratitude, health and peaceful gatherings!
At the King Center in Atlanta, we encountered the Six Principles of NonViolence365. Pictured are the emblem on the ground as you enter the walkway and Principle Three: Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice, not people.
We are highlighting one Principle each week over the next six weeks.
We are highlighting one Principle each week over the next six weeks.
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
At the King Center in Atlanta, we encountered the Six Principles of NonViolence365. Pictured are the emblem on the ground as you enter the walkway and Principle Three: Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice, not people.
We are highlighting one Principle each week over the next six weeks.
We are highlighting one Principle each week over the next six weeks.
"It's inspiring to know that we have ways of working toward building bridges for social injustices that have separated us for far too long."
"𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵" is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
"𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵" is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"It's inspiring to know that we have ways of working toward building bridges for social injustices that have separated us for far too long."
"𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵" is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
"𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵" is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
𝘚𝘐𝘚 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸....?
Their love story is a reminder that unity across lines of race has always been a powerful act of resistance — the kind of connection SIS continues to nurture through honest, human relationships.
(Source: National Archives)
Their love story is a reminder that unity across lines of race has always been a powerful act of resistance — the kind of connection SIS continues to nurture through honest, human relationships.
(Source: National Archives)
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
𝘚𝘐𝘚 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸....?
Their love story is a reminder that unity across lines of race has always been a powerful act of resistance — the kind of connection SIS continues to nurture through honest, human relationships.
(Source: National Archives)
Their love story is a reminder that unity across lines of race has always been a powerful act of resistance — the kind of connection SIS continues to nurture through honest, human relationships.
(Source: National Archives)
"Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it Hope. Feed it Truth. Feed it with Love." - Natural Life
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it Hope. Feed it Truth. Feed it with Love." - Natural Life
"Principle Two:
Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding.
• The end result of nonviolence is redemption and reconciliation.
• The purpose of nonviolence is the creation of the Beloved Community. "
#PrinciplesofNonViolence #SocialJustice
Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding.
• The end result of nonviolence is redemption and reconciliation.
• The purpose of nonviolence is the creation of the Beloved Community. "
#PrinciplesofNonViolence #SocialJustice
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
"Principle Two:
Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding.
• The end result of nonviolence is redemption and reconciliation.
• The purpose of nonviolence is the creation of the Beloved Community. "
#PrinciplesofNonViolence #SocialJustice
Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding.
• The end result of nonviolence is redemption and reconciliation.
• The purpose of nonviolence is the creation of the Beloved Community. "
#PrinciplesofNonViolence #SocialJustice
From Ronaele Bowman's chapter, "Colors of our Love" in our anthology, 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵: 𝘈 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦.
Where Colors Meet is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon as Kindle, paperback and Audible versions.
Where Colors Meet is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon as Kindle, paperback and Audible versions.
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
From Ronaele Bowman's chapter, "Colors of our Love" in our anthology, 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵: 𝘈 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦.
Where Colors Meet is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon as Kindle, paperback and Audible versions.
Where Colors Meet is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon as Kindle, paperback and Audible versions.
"Where Colors Meet" is a profoundly moving compilation of stories told by a courageous group of women willing to share and confront racial and social injustices." Our anthology is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
"Where Colors Meet" is a profoundly moving compilation of stories told by a courageous group of women willing to share and confront racial and social injustices." Our anthology is available at Barnes & Noble online and on Amazon in Kindle, paperback or Audible versions.
𝘚𝘐𝘚 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸....?
Colvin's act of courage, though overlooked, sparked the legal case that ended bus segregation. Her story reminds us how one voice — even a young one — can open the door for lasting change.
(Source: Zinn Education Project)
Colvin's act of courage, though overlooked, sparked the legal case that ended bus segregation. Her story reminds us how one voice — even a young one — can open the door for lasting change.
(Source: Zinn Education Project)
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
𝘚𝘐𝘚 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸....?
Colvin's act of courage, though overlooked, sparked the legal case that ended bus segregation. Her story reminds us how one voice — even a young one — can open the door for lasting change.
(Source: Zinn Education Project)
Colvin's act of courage, though overlooked, sparked the legal case that ended bus segregation. Her story reminds us how one voice — even a young one — can open the door for lasting change.
(Source: Zinn Education Project)
"Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness." - Lao Tzu
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness." - Lao Tzu
At the King Center in Atlanta, we encountered the Six Principles of NonViolence365. Pictured are the emblem on the ground as you enter the walkway and the first Principle: Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.
We are highlighting one Principle each week over the next six weeks.
We are highlighting one Principle each week over the next six weeks.
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
At the King Center in Atlanta, we encountered the Six Principles of NonViolence365. Pictured are the emblem on the ground as you enter the walkway and the first Principle: Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.
We are highlighting one Principle each week over the next six weeks.
We are highlighting one Principle each week over the next six weeks.
Where Colors Meet is available on Barnes & Noble https://thehub-api.mastermind.com/sp/5f1b10b7674
and on Amazon. https://amazon.com/dp/B0DJ
#wherecolorsmeet #socialjustice #racialequality
and on Amazon. https://amazon.com/dp/B0DJ
#wherecolorsmeet #socialjustice #racialequality
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Where Colors Meet is available on Barnes & Noble https://thehub-api.mastermind.com/sp/5f1b10b7674
and on Amazon. https://amazon.com/dp/B0DJ
#wherecolorsmeet #socialjustice #racialequality
and on Amazon. https://amazon.com/dp/B0DJ
#wherecolorsmeet #socialjustice #racialequality
𝘚𝘐𝘚 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸....?
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
Did you know that The Negro Motorist Green Book (1936–1966) was a guide created by postal worker Victor Hugo Green to help Black travelers find safe places to eat & sleep.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
Did you know that The Negro Motorist Green Book (1936–1966) was a guide created by postal worker Victor Hugo Green to help Black travelers find safe places to eat & sleep.
November 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
𝘚𝘐𝘚 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸....?
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
Did you know that The Negro Motorist Green Book (1936–1966) was a guide created by postal worker Victor Hugo Green to help Black travelers find safe places to eat & sleep.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
Did you know that The Negro Motorist Green Book (1936–1966) was a guide created by postal worker Victor Hugo Green to help Black travelers find safe places to eat & sleep.
The King Center in Atlanta: A number of our SIS members were fortunate to be in Atlanta in late September for the 110th Conference of ASALH as well as touring around the city to view some of the most historic museums about the Civil Rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent So
November 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The King Center in Atlanta: A number of our SIS members were fortunate to be in Atlanta in late September for the 110th Conference of ASALH as well as touring around the city to view some of the most historic museums about the Civil Rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent So