Lewis Lyttle is an ex-Loyalist prisoner. He was sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder during The Troubles and was released early, with the signing of The Good Friday Agreement. Now Lewis works to facilitate cross-community groups with Black Mountain Shared Space. Continue reading Lewis Lyttle and Roxy Lyttle
Aoife Moore, an independent journalist from Derry, discusses the effects of British colonialism in Ireland, particularly on personal trauma and society. She emphasizes the importance of human connection and dialogue in healing divisions in Northern Ireland, advocating for empathy and understanding to transcend socio-political boundaries and foster reconciliation. Continue reading Bronagh McAtasney
Aoife Moore, an independent journalist from Derry, discusses the effects of British colonialism in Ireland, particularly on personal trauma and society. She emphasizes the importance of human connection and dialogue in healing divisions in Northern Ireland, advocating for empathy and understanding to transcend socio-political boundaries and foster reconciliation. Continue reading Aoife Moore
Public Theologian, Belfast Jonny Clark is the program manager for Public Theology at Corrymeela, sometimes called Ireland’s oldest peace center. Born in New Zealand and married to an American, Jonny has lived in Northern Ireland for 40 years. When he was growing up, his family moved to Belfast at the heights of The Troubles. As he says, “During a time when most people were not … Continue reading Jonny Clark
Bruce Sunpie Barnes is a bandleader and naturalist from New Orleans, merging music and conservation. Leading Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, he plays Afro-Louisiana music while also promoting wetland preservation. His work includes cultural initiatives like the Northside Skull and Bone Gang, emphasizing community and survival beyond material wealth. Continue reading Bruce Sunpie Barnes
A Peace of My Mind is launching a fall fundraiser to support its growth and upcoming projects in 2026. The organization has expanded operations, upgraded equipment, and initiated new storytelling endeavors. Donations are crucial for sustaining and enhancing these efforts, as new content creation is not revenue-generating. Support from donors shapes the future of the initiative. Continue reading Help A Peace of My Mind Continue Its Impact in 2026
In Northern Ireland, we coordinated several studio days in different locations around the country. We wanted to hear stories of healing in the wake of their sectarian violence known as the Troubles. As we often do, we partnered with existing groups who are already doing good work on the ground in an effort to amplify voices of hope and healing. We partnered with the Women … Continue reading Northern Ireland studio
Kate West is one of our three summer interns from Willamette University and a Conversation Ambassador for the Conversation Project at Willamette. Kate is a rising senior majoring in Peace and Justice studies and calls Redmond, OR home. She wrote this blog based on our recent walk through the neighborhoods of North Belfast. “This past week, we walked along the peace walls in Belfast between … Continue reading Walls
I spent time last fall with Cornell Cooperative Extension as their offices talked about love. Not romantic love, but the sort of love Dr. King referred to when he spoke of Beloved Community. The idea that we can care for one another. Build one another up. Make sure that people have access to the resources and support they need in order to thrive. The sort … Continue reading love
1000 to 1 Once upon a time, in a place that shall remain nameless, it finally happened. One of my exhibits was vandalized. Someone—apparently—took exception to the message in one of the stories and they chose to respond by writing a contrary message in sharpie across the photo panel. I won’t name the place where it happened, because it could have happened anywhere. It’s one … Continue reading 1,000 to 1
