
We have to move them out of what we see as humanity," Brown said. Brown warns that dehumanization is a "subtle process" and it starts with language.įor that to happen, "We have to slowly move groups of people out of what we consider moral inclusion. We need reminders – collective joy and pain – reminders that we are inextricably connected to each other."ĭespite the positive stories coming out of Houston, there remains a deep political divide marked by heated rhetoric on both sides.

In the shelter, nobody said, "'I'll help you, what is your political belief?'" Brown said.įor Brown, human connection is not breakable but it is sometimes, sadly, forgotten.
