DiverseCommunities

A course for public health students on diversity. Students will tweet weekly reflections on topics (e.g. ageism). Please help them learn by calling in & not out

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Why do so many laws criminalize marginalized people? I want to disrupt the mechanisms that make the margins themselves! #witterejoinder

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Persecuting people whose services you seek is hypocritical and unacceptable-Shame on you #Millennial4Change https://t.co/xomGeORqCj

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Their body,their work, their choice- human rights are indivisible and sex workers rights are human rights #DecriminalizeSexWork

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solitary confinement is literally torture and our penal system is a constant violation of human rights #justice?

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Gave out health info at strip clubs. Dancers couldn’t accept condoms. Manager not amused with my 20 yo 5'3'’ self questioning this rule.#ctr

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The logic behind those with felonies not being able to vote or get federal assistance for higher education is purposeful. #afrothunder

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Sorry she has 2. She couldn't feed my baby brother so she took formula and for our dog getting off the leash an running away. #afrothunder

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My mother works the polls every election. She can't vote tho because she has a felony. What kinda terrible system does that? #afrothunder

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I've watched people cycle through the criminal justice system. That's all it seems to be... a cycle. #RehabilitationOverRecidivism #MoLove

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Society quickly defaults to 'send and keep in prison.' Need a view on the prison system that emphasizes justice but also rehabilitation. #la

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His brother has a good income and has generously shared.. Go family! But how do we strengthen all families? Share the wealth #tikkunmundo

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My first cousin, with a prison record, started a painting business. He is fortunate to have family who love and support him. #tikkunmundo

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My perception of you is colored by my current knowledge and attitude about what you are. It's not fact at all.#IDontKnowEverything #justbeme

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Recent study shows Ban the Box laws may actually increase employment disparities https://t.co/x7o7WcjtzF #WhoAmI

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Ultimately though, I can't let my discomfort be another barrier to someone's safety. My voice doesn't deserve priority in the issue #jr

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completely consensual, particularly when considering the economic/social factors that make sex work such an appealing option to women (2/2)

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I must admit I was pretty uncomfortable w/ some of the readings on sex workers this week. It's hard for me to view the industry as (1/2) #jr

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For me, #feminism is supporting right of ppl to make choices I wouldn't; to have kids, stay at home, serve in military, be #sexworkers. #q

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Privilege accurately explained by Royce Mann, Age 14, "White Boy Privilege" https://t.co/veAMBwwlKH via @YouTube #enoughblanky #justbeme

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I've become very aware that gender is the first thing I notice about a person. Now, what to do with this information? #system1to2 #ctr