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The Truth Tellers’

Stories change our HEARTS, EXPAND our WORLDS, and CHALLENGE what was. STORYTELLERS have always threatened those in POWER, but TODAY the stakes are dire, as book bands and library CENSURES INCREASE across the United States. NO ONE has been able … Continue reading

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Opportunity

The only thing that separates students with marginalized identities from anyone else is the opportunity for participation and representation. We want to be part of a community where we feel our voices are listened to and acted on. –  MUSTAPHA … Continue reading

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Education: Don’t Ban Critical Thinking

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader I want to thank The Seattle … Continue reading

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Not Trending

Sometimes it feels like BEING BLACK IS A TREND because everyone’s APPRECIATING our FEATURES now. But it’s FRUSTRATING because we’ve ALWAYS BEEN BEAUTIFUL.    Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom … Continue reading

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Community

Community care is so important to our overall health. I feel affirmed. I feel at home. I feel like the weight of this world are not on my shoulders when in community. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments … Continue reading

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