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Voicing Out and Battling Against Racial Discrimination
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Battling against racial discrimination starts by getting ourselves involved in racial issues and voicing out against racism. The pervasive issue of racial discrimination continues to afflict communities worldwide, casting a shadow...
To Be an Ally Against Racial Injustices in America
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash We can’t deny it any further – racial injustices in America are real, and it’s unfortunate that our current generation is still aware and experiencing it. How do you become an ally against racial injustices within a system that...
Indian Children Removal
In 1879, Richard Henry Pratt, a former United States Army Officer— who had served as the warden of the United States “Prisoner of War Camp” at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida—at the behest of the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, founded the Carlisle Indian...
The Cycles of Politics: Power of the People
To paraphrase the words of Benjamin Franklin: “We have a Democracy… if we can keep it!” In November 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States of America. Subsequently, a large segment of the population—mostly concentrated in the thirteen...
The place was Montgomery Alabama, U.S.A.
The year, 1955. Rosa Louise Parks, a black woman…, an African-American woman of color, boarded one of the Montgomery City Bus Lines’ buses. After paying her fare, Rosa Parks took a seat in the rear of the bus… in the designated “colored” section of the bus. When all...
To paraphrase the words of Benjamin Franklin: “We have a Democracy… if we can keep it!”
A secretly recorded conversation on June 23, 1972 between President Richard Nixon and his aide H.R. Haldeman revealed the president's involvement in the Watergate break-ins and the cover-up. In 1974, a secret 1972 tape recording of White House conversations between...
Colorism in Mixed Race Communities: An Overview
Photo by Creative Hina By.Quileen on Unsplash The discussions about colorism are left in the dust too often due to its sensitivity and nuances that might be limited by others’ points of view. Colorism, a form of discrimination based on skin color, is a pervasive...
Black History: Facts About Slavery
Photo by Muhammad-Taha Ibrahim Some facts about slavery are not taught in school, making others forget that black lives matter. Black lives matter. People support the movement that brings back the power of the oppressed. Today, we have all been fighting for peace and...
Finding and Embracing Your Identity in A Transracial Family
Photo by Tyson on Unsplash Being part of a transracial family brings unique experiences and challenges when it comes to forming one’s identity. Transracial families are built on love, connection, and the blending of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds....
Conversations & Challenging Assumptions About Mixed Race Families
Photo by Rajiv Perera on Unsplash The world would be better if we had an ounce of openness and acceptance that we are here to coexist and not create division. Mixed-race families have long been subjected to stereotypes and assumptions rooted in societal biases...