Yesterday the McHenry Activism Club spoke to the School Board about renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day on the school calendar. Be on the lookout for a survey coming soon from us!
@NeckDeepUK Circa 2017 - Chicago Illinois Warped Tour - It was my first time seeing y’all live, caught one of Dani’s drumsticks, and I got to meet each of you! Cannot wait to see y’all again after the pandemic 😷
You do your best, and you try as much as you can. Let no one dishearten you or tell you it’s a waste of time. You deserve to be proud of yourself for what you do.
My 8 yr old: “What’s poverty?”
Me: “It’s when people don’t have enough money to pay for things they need, like food or a home.”
Him: “Oh.” Thinks. “People shouldn’t be poor.”
Me: “That’s exactly right son.”
@_LifeOfDy@__mikaylad my parents didn’t teach me how to speak their languages cuz they associate every aspect of their culture with being bullied and alienated throughout their life. blame the society, not the individuals who’re trying to get in touch with their own cultural identity anyway they can.