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Stand for Patriotism Kneel for Liberty What I Learned from the Forum and My Thoughts on Patriotism
Patriotism is a strongly held emotional attachment to a nation which an individual recognizes as their homeland (Wikipedia). Patriotism is a strongly held American sentiment, and can be expressed through celebratory parades, national allegiance, and voting. Conversely, patriotism can be used to justify denying liberties to those deemed unpatriotic or those who demonstrate un-American practices.…
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No One Colonizes Innocently
“Between colonizer and colonized there is only room for forced labor, intimidation, pressure, rape, contempt, mistrust arrogance, self-complacency…No human contact, but relations of domination and submission.” Josaphat B. Kubayanda Minority Discourse and the African Collective: Examples from Latin American and Caribbean Literature The aftermath of colonization is assimilation of the minority culture intro the norms of…
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Kaepernick Discusses 49er Unity
http://blackfitnessrocks.tumblr.com/post/150213259206 Antithesis of the Actual Anthem Posted by KALEN NICOLE RUSSELL on SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 EDIT Colin Kaepernick is Righter Than You Know: The National Anthem is a Celebration of Slavery The origin of the National Anthem correlates Kaepernick’s stance; as told by Jon Schwarz.
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What I Learn, While I’m Learning
I’ve always been intrigued by new frames of thought; especially, in the fields of culture and communication. I’m entering my Junior year of university, and my second year as a Research and Assessment Intern for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. I’m responsible for studying cultural competency and leadership development theories and then creating assessments…
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Reality leaves a lot to the imagination. John Lennon
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“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” -Fred Rogers
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Tales from the Alhambra
Never was the annihilation of a people more complete than the Morisco-Spaniards. Where are they? A few broken monuments are all that remain to bear witness to their power and dominion. Such is the Alhambra. A Moslem pile in the midst of a Christian land. An elegant momento of a brave, intelligent, and graceful people,…
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