Category: Wisdom
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Valentine’s Day is often a celebration of love in its many forms—romantic, familial, and platonic. But today, I find myself reflecting on another profound kind of love: the love that drives justice, the love that fuels the fight for equity, and the love that demands we create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.…
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If you were scrolling through Facebook or other media after the Super Bowl, you might have seen the usual chorus of complaints: Worst halftime show ever. The outcry was predictable. Any performance that doesn’t fit neatly into the sanitized, all-American spectacle expected at this event tends to be met with confusion, frustration, or outright hostility. But to…
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Recent reports today indicate that the Trump administration is finalizing plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education through an executive order. This move aligns with President Trump’s campaign promise to reduce federal involvement in education and shift control to state governments. https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/politics/education-department-trump-executive-order?cid=ios_app Key Points **Executive Order Details** The proposed order aims to eliminate functions…
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I recently watched The Madness on Netflix, and it offered a fascinating exploration of the intersection of power, money, and technology—one that is DEEPLY relevant to the challenges we face in US politics. The show underscores how unchecked power and wealth, combined with advanced technology and racism, can foster manipulation and deepen systemic inequities very purposefully. It…
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The literary and cultural world has lost an irreplaceable voice with the passing of Nikki Giovanni. As one of the most celebrated poets and activists of our time, Giovanni inspired countless individuals with her fearless voice, searing insight, and unyielding commitment to justice. Her passing is not just a loss for the world of literature…
Cloaking Inequity 