As a refugee, let me say this: every single child, regardless of where they come from, deserves a home.
Every child deserves to be treated with humanity and empathy.
And this should not be controversial in the United States of America. (Thread)
A security guard tailed me on my walk home tonight. He demanded if I lived there because “you look suspicious.” I showed my keys & buzzed myself into my building. He left, no apology. This is the reality of black girls: One day you’re called an icon, the next day, a threat.
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Developed nations with the best healthcare, family leave, vacation & retirement benefits:
1. Denmark
2. The Netherlands
3. Finland
4. Sweden
5. Switzerland
6. Norway
7. Germany
8. UK
9. Canada
10. Japan
30. United States - Dead last
We must end this international embarrassment