Tag: social justice
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Dear Young Minds: Here’s How to Navigate This Challenging World
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Young Minds, Recent events have been tough on all of us, even your parents. With the tragic incidents involving individuals like Marcus Thompson and Jordan Lee, emotions are running high. Many people are feeling hurt, angry, and overwhelmed. The truth is, this is a challenge you must confront. While you may…
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You’re Not Always Entitled To Be Heard, Actually
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s discussions around privilege, many people roll their eyes at the mere mention of the term. Some dismiss it as overhyped or view it through the lens of their own experiences, often overlooking the nuances that come with privilege. It’s important to clarify that privilege doesn’t mean that individuals on the…
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Cultivating Empathy in Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast As the season of gratitude and compassion approaches, we often feel inspired to extend our hands and hearts toward those less fortunate. For many, including myself—a privileged individual living in a well-off neighborhood—the call to action has taken on a new meaning this year. Perhaps it’s the shocking political landscape or the…
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Raising My Sons to Challenge the Patriarchy
Get Pregnant Fast As a strong woman raised by an equally formidable mother, I know that empowering women is essential. Yet, in my case, my focus is on nurturing two young boys. The world is poised to mold them into the men they will eventually become, and I am determined to guide them toward challenging…
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Youth Football Season Cut Short After Anthem Protest
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, a youth football season was abruptly halted after a team of 11 and 12-year-olds decided to kneel during the national anthem, inspired by NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s stance on social justice. The Beaumont Bulls, part of the Bay Area Football League in Texas, found themselves at…
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Judge Mandates Reading for Teens After Vandalism of Historic Black Schoolhouse
Get Pregnant Fast In a thought-provoking turn of events, a Virginia judge has imposed an unusual penalty on five teenagers following their vandalism of a historic black schoolhouse. The group, aged 16 and 17, was found guilty of defacing the Ashburn Colored School, a 19th-century educational institution that served African American children during the era…
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Don’t Worry, But You Might Be a Feminist—And That’s a Good Thing
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, I held a rather skewed view of feminism. I believed it was associated with aggressive, unkempt women protesting against men, almost as if they wished for a world where men vanished entirely. Those raised in conservative environments may relate to this perception. However, a pivotal moment in college changed my…
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Random Acts of Kindness Aren’t Enough: Let’s Embrace Real Community Service
Get Pregnant Fast When I was eight years old, I desperately wanted an Easy-Bake Oven for Christmas. Personal pan pizzas were all the rage, and what could be better than a slice of funfetti cake baked under a tiny light bulb? It was the ’90s, after all. However, I quickly discovered that my Easy-Bake Oven…
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The Intersectional Revolution: A Call for White Feminists to Educate Themselves
Get Pregnant Fast The recent Women’s March ignited a fire within me. I felt uplifted and part of a collective striving for peace, justice, and change. For a moment, I believed that together we could make a significant impact against the troubling policies of our current leadership. However, as I scrolled through social media, I…
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It’s Time to Go Beyond Just Not Being a Jerk
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: the popular parenting mantra of simply “not being a jerk” isn’t cutting it anymore. While it’s a step in the right direction, it falls short of what our children truly need to learn. In a society rife with prejudice and hostility, it’s crucial that we do more than just…