July 12, 2022

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Slavery

Slavery: A Stigma That Still Exists (Whites Turning a Blind Eye)!

Slavery is a subject that many people (white) turn a blind eye to and refuse to admit that slavery even happens.  Why? Because it makes white people look bad for committing acts of inhumanity! Let’s face it, America has always been very, very evil. By and large, America was built on the backs of Africans/African Americans to build family wealth in white families. For example… The slave trade provided: Political power. Social standing and wealth for the church. European nation-states. New World...

Mae Mallory

Mae Mallory: Civil Rights Activist -N-Self-Defense Advocate!

Mae Mallory (June 9, 1927 – 2007) Mae Mallory was a civil rights activist supporting armed self-defense and school integration. Generally, she participated in demonstrations against the Vietnam War and the U.S. occupation of the Dominican.  And believed Black people are masters of their fate – militant forms of Black Power often associated with men. To That end, she was a persistent advocate for self-defense and the voices of working-class black women in the fight for civil rights. She became a civil rights activist...

THE TRUTH HURTS: Nevertheless IT’S WORTH IT.

The Truth hurts…at least, that’s what I tell myself when I’m feeling down about something. If you’re like me, you might find yourself in a similar situation from time to time. Generally speaking, in our society today, the truth may be hard to swallow, but to be happy, you must be comfortable with it, even if it hurts. I’m no expert; however, I feel that people should look for the silver lining in every situation because it’s usually where the...

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The Invisible Wounds We All Carry!

The Invisible Wounds We All Carry! The Invisible Wounds of Daily Life… do you know…we all carry them around with us daily. Some are self-inflicted, some result from other people’s actions, and some come from an acrimoniously hateful world.  In any event, these wounds can be physical (like an injury to a part of your body), emotional or mental; They can be easy to see or invisible to the naked eye.  But no matter what kind, these injuries will never disappear unless...

Bigotry

Bigotry In Society: The Negative Effects!

Bigotry is an ugly thing. It’s been responsible for countless wars, hate crimes, and general misery. But did you know that bigotry can also have negative effects on society as a whole?  In this blog post, I’ll explore how bigotry can harm not just its targets but also the bigots themselves and the society they live in. The Negative Effects Of Bigotry! First…bigotry is defined as an unjustified or unreasonable hatred or intolerance towards an individual or group of people based on: their race, ethnicity, national...