Dear Friends,
“No matter what era we’re in, we need hope.” ~Henry Cavill
Hope can be an act of resistance. As we witness injustice and cruelty in real time, we cling to optimism like a life raft.
Mosaic by Joy Zimmerman
Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel by Loretta J. Ross
“…Rather than calling people out, try to call even your unlikeliest allies in. Hold them accountable—but do so with love.
Calling In is at once a handbook, a manifesto, and a memoir—because the power of Loretta J. Ross’s message comes from who she is and what she’s lived through. She’s a Black woman who’s deprogrammed white supremacists, and a survivor who’s taught convicted rapists the principles of feminism. With stories from her remarkable decades in activism, she vividly illustrates why calling people in—inviting them into conversation instead of conflict, and focusing on shared values over a desire for punishment—is the more strategic choice to make real change. And she shows you how to call people in yourself, whether in the workplace, on campus, or in your living room.
Courageous, awe-inspiring, and blisteringly authentic, Calling In offers a practical new solution from one of our country’s most extraordinary changemakers. It’s a strategy anyone can learn to use to transform frustrating and divisive conflicts that stand in the way of real connection with the people around us.”
You’re invited you to my annual fundraiser in Kansas City on March 7th! This year’s theme of “Who Does She Think She Is?” will include songs, stories and merriment in celebration of extraordinary women. My friend and cellist Christine Broxterman will join me in this benefit for Stitching Change. Our backdrop will be the Her Art/Their Art exhibition at the InterUrban ArtHouse. Ticket link
Stradivarius violin auction raises $11 million for scholarships at Boston music school.
Golden retrievers gently welcome a terrified rescue puppy. Who doesn’t need more gentleness right now? Video link
Immerse yourself in a few moments of nature...
Let’s keep holding on together…
Joy
Joy Zimmerman is a touring folk & acoustic roots singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, presenter, and former social worker. Joy's latest album,"Where the Light Lives," debuted at #6 on the Folk Alliance International Folk Chart in August 2023. joyzimmermanmusic.com
