Tag: systemic racism
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7-Year-Old Handcuffed at School for Crying: A Call for Change
Get Pregnant Fast In a disturbing incident that raises serious questions about how we treat our children, especially those from marginalized communities, a 7-year-old boy named Jordan Smith was handcuffed at his school for simply expressing his emotions. This event took place in 2016 when Jordan, a second grader in Kansas City, faced relentless bullying…
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Why It’s Time for White Americans to Rethink the Narrative of Responsibility Towards Black Americans
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve been diving into discussions surrounding racism in America, and while it’s encouraging to see so many people engaging in these conversations, it’s also disheartening. Perspectives on racism vary widely, and individuals are often at different points in their understanding of the complex factors behind racial disparities. Amidst this dialogue, one…
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Why It’s Challenging to Discuss Racism with White Individuals
Get Pregnant Fast As a white person, I’ve dedicated years to understanding the complexities of racial identity in a society that often dismisses race as inconsequential, despite being deeply divided along racial lines. One crucial observation I’ve made is that every white individual in the United States inevitably forms opinions about race simply by existing…
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Understanding White Privilege: A Mother’s Insight
Get Pregnant Fast As we continue to witness incidents across the nation—from New Orleans to Minnesota—it’s clear that the racial tensions in America are far from resolved. The struggles faced by communities of color didn’t vanish after pivotal moments in our history; they persist, requiring us to confront uncomfortable truths. For many in White America,…
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Neither Laws, Minds, Nor Hearts Change Through Silence and Compliance
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself filled with anger and sadness today. Over the past few weeks, I’ve come across some posts in my feed that struck a chord with me. I’ve remained silent, even as I felt the sting of your words. But today, I choose to speak up. The actions of certain athletes…
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Understanding White Privilege: A Journey to Embrace the Value of Black Lives
Get Pregnant Fast Anger. Sadness. Frustration. Confusion. These feelings swirl within me as I grapple with the tragic loss of black lives at the hands of law enforcement. I’m a Hispanic woman in my thirties, who doesn’t speak Spanish. My upbringing was marked by the shadows of drug abuse, alcohol, and domestic violence. I grew…
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Infant Mortality Rates: A Deeply Concerning Disparity for Black Babies
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s dive into a shocking reality: the United States, a nation known for its wealth, has one of the highest infant mortality rates among developed countries. According to the CDC, we trail behind at least 27 other affluent nations in our ability to keep infants alive during their first year. With Finland…