Social Issues (Page 5)

Paper cut-outs of people's heads and the Earth. Each of the items is wrinkled and overlaps those to the right of it. Each of the faces is cut from paper, which is reflective of the diverse skin colors of the human race. The Earth is cut from blue and green papers. All of the faces are pointed to the right, showing the concept of working together for progress.

This world is diverse for a reason (article)

Diversity is not only what makes the universe beautiful,
it is what makes it thrive.

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Black Lives Matter protests. Supporters are marching through the streets of London protesting the death of George Floyd. LONDON- 03 JUNE, 2020

What does being “Woke” mean? (article)

Being “woke” means remaining alert to racial prejudice and discrimination and being willing to stand up against oppression and seek justice and reconciliation.

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The words "Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion" are revealed on white paper, behind torn and peeled purple paper in the foreground.

A Beginner’s Guide for Allies

9 things we can do to be better allies.

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A woman with black hair stands, eyes closed, with a large piece of black tape over her mouth. In the blurred background, protestors holding signs can be seen.

Silent No More. (an anaphoric poem)

The silence is over.
The time has now come,
where no longer fearful,
our voices ring clear.

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A black and white close-up photo of a woman, in a white skirt and top, and a man, wearing jeans and no shirt, holding hands as they walk together.

The Sovereign State of Being (thoughts)

There is no part of me that belongs to another.

I choose to share at my own discretion.

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Blame (an anaphoric poem)

Blame the speed limit for the ticket,
the intersection when it’s run,
and the law for the crime.

Blame the bullet for the war,
the knife for the cut,
and the stone for the corpse.

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A young couple is sitting on a gray couch with green pillows, during an argument. The woman is looking away, with a stern expression on her face. The man is looking at her with his mouth agape, eyes wide, arms bent at the elbow with palms up, as if to say, "What did I say?!" This image is isolated on white background

The Coming Storm (a poem)

A heavy storm is brewing,
out on horizon’s line.
Panic sets as we worry how,
to prepare ourselves in time.

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Long after the war has ended,
it rages in our hearts.
Continually choosing sides,
is driving us apart.
Finding some small difference,
separates the two.
In the war of us and them,
it’s time for us to choose.

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A woman stands on a long, wooden dock that stretches out into the distance. She is wearing a lightweight, ivory-colored jacket, striped stockings, and a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor, All Star, high-top sneakers. With both hands, she holds an old suitcase in front of her. It is made of light brown leather, is water-stained, and has a handful of torn and worn out pieces of travel stickers stuck to its front. One of the matching, leather securing straps is missing.

Who Am I? (article)

I started looking deep inside.
Finding ways to let down my guard
and be true to who I am
instead of running and hiding from myself.

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