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Bird’s Eye Views
Tag Archives: racism
Something About Jane Addams
One of the best things about combing through and culling your own archives is stumbling across books that inspired some aspect of your life. One book that was buried in my brass trunk was Jane Addams and Social Reform: A … Continue reading
Posted in Books, cultural highlights, History, Politics, Youth
Tagged child labor, Jane Addams, racism, social activism, social work, xenophobia
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Stressed Out
Jorge complained that he’s been feeling stressed out more often this year than ever before. Although he’s been practicing stress reduction techniques and meditating more, the anxious feelings continue. Just as he gets his emotions under control, something happens to … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Health, Politics, religion
Tagged exercise, homphobia, letting go, meditation, racism, relaxation, stress, Trump Administration
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An End To Racism And Discrimination Is Possible
The American Anthropological Association’s statement on race says, “Physical variations in the human species have no meaning except the social ones that humans put on them.” I say we’ve put some real doozies on the variations. Skin color, hair, and … Continue reading
Posted in Controversy, cultural highlights, History, Politics, religion
Tagged colonization, industrialization, prejudice, race, racial discrimination, racism, slavery
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White Rage (Review)
The subjects of civil rights and civil liberties are greatly important and interesting to me. So, when I saw Carol Anderson’s book on the shelf, I knew it was coming home with me before I even picked it up. I … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Controversy, History, Politics
Tagged American Civil War, civil liberties, Civil Rights, Jim Crow, oppression, racism, segregation
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Bias Motivated Crime
While enjoying a vanilla malt at the local Dairy Queen yesterday, I couldn’t help but overhear a heated quarrel between two college age young women about hate crime laws in America. The argument made me wonder if anti-bias laws are … Continue reading
Posted in Controversy, History, Politics, religion
Tagged assault, bigotry, hate crime laws, homicide, homophobia, prejudice, racism, sexism
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August Doldrums
A couple of days ago, Jorge stopped by for one of his impromptu visits. Since the weather was hot and muggy, we sipped tall glasses of ice tea instead of our usual coffees. My pal said he was feeling listless … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Meanderings, Politics, religion
Tagged August, depression, hatred, homophobia, misogyny, racism, sadness, sailing, Summer, The Doldrums
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Such Cruelty
It’s a very rare individual who has not been the target or witness of cruelty. This evil act and state of mind has infected human relationships since time immemorial. Our history, literature, psychology, and human relationships have dealt with it … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, cultural highlights, History, Meanderings, Politics, religion, Youth
Tagged conformity, cruelty, hatred, homophobia, misogyny, nationalism, politics, racism, religion, violence
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