What Brought Me to the Beloved Community?

So, how did I, Dr. Nicole Caridad Ralston, get to Beloved Community? Let me start from the beginning, because in many ways I believe that who I am, my background and identities, have led me to join paths with Beloved Community in New Orleans.

Growing up in a multiracial, low-income household afforded me a wealth of experiences and provided fertile ground for building empathy and a desire for positive, social change. I attribute my life’s dedication to rebuilding a world where everyone feels like they are enough, can be enough, and are granted equitable access to our society’s systems as a result of my experiences.