Tag: social responsibility
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If You’re Concerned About Homelessness, Here’s How You Can Make a Difference
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone has a cause that resonates deeply with them. For my son, Alex, that cause is homelessness. Every time we venture into the city, he insists on giving money to almost everyone he encounters. The thought of someone being without a home is incomprehensible to him, and it truly affects him. Not…
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The Most Crucial Lesson We Must Teach Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast In his influential novel, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, author Kurt Vonnegut encapsulated a vital truth: “Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you’ve got a hundred years here. There’s only one rule that…
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White Americans: Let’s Move Beyond ‘White Guilt’ When Discussing Systemic Racism
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where racial issues are increasingly at the forefront of discussions, it’s essential to address the persistent notion of “white guilt” that often arises whenever systemic racism is mentioned. As someone who has explored the complexities of racism throughout my life, I understand the terminology and concepts that surround this…
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A Tearful Alex Johnson Delivers an Emotional Monologue on Charlottesville
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the abhorrent events in Charlottesville, where white supremacists marched under the cover of darkness, many have found themselves grappling with disbelief and horror. While the existence of such hatred was known, witnessing it unfold in real-time in 2017 feels surreal. It’s crucial for all of us to vocally…
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Dear Men: It’s Time to Stand Up Against Misogyny and Sexism
Get Pregnant Fast In a thought-provoking essay featured in the New York Times, a writer named Jenna Lane discussed her experience as a guest on a podcast hosted by a group of male friends. This podcast aims to help straight white men understand how to be better allies by engaging with voices that don’t share…