Tag Archives: racisim
The Song of Exodus
I look at an ant and I see myself: a native South African, endowed by nature with a strength much greater than my size so I might cope with a racism that crushes my spirit. I look at a bird … Continue reading
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Tagged apartheid, exodus, identities, Miriam Makeba, oppression, politics, race, racisim, rejection, revolutionary, self awarness, self-awareness, skin shaming, social justice, South Africa, strength, values
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Catch a Fairy
Comical Explanation
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Tagged activism, change, character, Comical Explanation, community, fairy tales, food bank, hungry, kindness, Quarantine, racisim, stand up, volunteering
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Presidential Election
I love the Opt 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 agree with this piece. Michelle Obama’s Democratic National … Continue reading
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Tagged brokenness, caregivers, children, community, compassionate, exploited, freedom, Julia Mattson, mental health, Michelle Obama, politics, Presidential Election, public office, racisim, rejected, responsibility, social justice, violence, Vote
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Am I in 1930s Mississippi?
I wish I could say this article “Jury Duty in Seattle: Am I in 1930s Mississippi?” surprised me entirely. Perhaps my perspective may have been changed if I too knew the title of the 11-minute video jurors watched, so that … Continue reading
Explain This
Comical Explanation
