Speak up, a poem

I find myself being quiet to avoid confrontation because my parents were scary when I was small and there was not allowance for my expression. Funny though, because last night at work I got written up for speaking my opinion. I have fought hard for the healing of my internal system and many parts have …

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Dr. King meant well

Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for equality until his message coupled with politics and changed how the welfare system will keep people down. In my classroom today I was told by my black students that they hated me because of the color of my skin. I asked them why, because I was obviously …

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Empathy for Black Culture

I am in the city district for public schools where the white color of my skin poses a problem for my acceptance and ability to impact the children I teach unless I tell them from the moment they enter the classroom that I am an advocate for their rights.  And I am, someone who truly …

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