Our journey across 45 cities to build the movement for Revolutionary Love brought us to a sacred stop in Detroit, at the home of Grace Lee Boggs. She was the first Asian American woman in my life who taught me that Black liberation is fundamental to collective liberation. Her life’s work, rooted in deep solidarity and transformation, has inspired countless activists. Grace believed that in order to transform the world, we must first transform ourselves, becoming pioneers of a new way of being human.
Entering her home was a deeply moving experience. Surrounded by her books and standing in the gentle morning light that once filled her days, I felt the power of her legacy. She lived to be 100, dedicating her life to justice and love. Although I never met her in person, her writings have profoundly influenced my work on Revolutionary Love and the movement we are building today. Being in her space was like stepping into a living testament of ancestral solidarity — a reminder of the strength that comes from those who walked before us.
Our time in Detroit included a heartfelt gathering at her home, facilitated by the @peacinstitute and the Boggs Center. We shared a beautiful conversation with Rebecca Irby outside in the grass, discussing liberation, peace, and the path forward. Grace’s commitment to community, her enduring response to the struggles around her, inspires us to continue lifting our voices, building a world of justice, and responding to each moment of pain with renewed purpose.
Grace’s words and life remind us that community is key, especially when we face the unbearable. May we all strive to live like Grace — lifting our voices for as long as our hearts are beating to create a world of love and justice.
Our tour continues, with upcoming stops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Join us in this journey of Revolutionary Love. Together, let’s see no stranger, breathe, and push forward.
Start here with our introduction to the compass. We teach ten core practices of revolutionary love, backed by research and infused with ancestral wisdom. Imagine these practices as points on a compass. Point the compass toward whomever you want to practice loving— another, an opponent, or yourself. Decide what practice you need. You can use this compass as a tool in all arenas in your life.