Tag: social justice
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Colin Kaepernick’s Mother Responds to Trump’s Criticism of Her Son
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful show of maternal support, the mother of Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback, has clapped back at President Trump’s recent derogatory remarks about her son. Over the weekend, Trump took to Twitter to express his disapproval of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, a protest initiated by Kaepernick…
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The Heartbreaking Reality of Immigrant Child Separation
Get Pregnant Fast When reflecting on historical atrocities such as the Holocaust or the dark legacy of American slavery, one of the most haunting images remains that of children being forcibly taken from their parents. It tears at my heart to envision such a nightmare; if I were in that situation, I would fight fiercely,…
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Today, I Will Embrace the Joy of My Heritage
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can recall, I have carried the essence of my skin like a heavy burden. Being Black in America is undeniably complex and often overwhelming. This weight has been felt through countless encounters, from being pulled over for a “routine check” by law enforcement to the uncomfortable stares…
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One Day at a Time: The Sitcom Reboot You Need to Start Watching
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, television has seen an influx of reboots and remakes, tapping into our collective nostalgia. Streaming platforms have stepped up to deliver our beloved classics, leading the charge with fresh interpretations. While Netflix has successfully revived shows like Queer Eye and Fuller House, it’s their reimagining of the 70s sitcom…
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Understanding The Misconceptions Surrounding Race and Identity
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a pervasive narrative that we’re merely playing the victim. As if our struggles are scripted, as if we have chosen these roles. It’s as if being a victim is preferable to being an offender. There’s a belief that America allows those who resemble us to escape accountability. People often talk about…
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Bleeding Hearts and Their Vulnerability to Depression: A Look at the Bright Side
Get Pregnant Fast “We often believe that kindness, responsibility, and fairness will lead us to happiness, but what if that belief is misguided?” This thought-provoking question opens a recent article in Scientific American, which explores a compelling study indicating that individuals with high levels of social empathy are more susceptible to depression. If you’ve ever…
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Why Your ‘Good Intentions’ Aren’t Sufficient
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever offered someone advice or made a suggestion with the best of intentions, only to be met with a less-than-enthusiastic response? Perhaps they seemed upset or even angry, leaving you puzzled about why your words didn’t resonate positively. The truth is, your intentions may have been noble, but that…
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I’m a Black Woman with a Crucial Message for My ‘Woke’ White Friends
Get Pregnant Fast As a Black woman navigating life, I find that many of my closest friends are white. This has been my reality for as long as I can remember. In my younger years, I often overlooked our racial differences and how they impacted our daily interactions. However, recent years have brought the issue…
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Understanding Hate: A Conversation with My Kids on Antisemitism in America
Get Pregnant Fast The children were joyfully playing in the kitchen while my partner and I huddled in hushed tones, grappling with the distressing news from Charlottesville, Virginia. There, a rally led by white nationalists and white supremacists escalated into chaos. Fistfights erupted, racial epithets were shouted, and Nazi salutes were made. The harrowing images…
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11-Year-Old Advocates for Black Girls Whose Stories Are Overlooked
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of her powerful speech at the March For Our Lives event, one thing is abundantly clear: young Lena Thompson is a voice we need to hear. As adults often display childish behavior, it is increasingly evident that our youth are stepping up to highlight the pressing issues affecting society.…