“Why are folks getting dumber?” Because they don’t read. “Why aren’t men as romantic & poetic as they used to be?” Because they don’t read. “Why are people so vulnerable to propaganda?” “Why is everyone a conspiracy theorist?” Because they don’t read. Because they don’t read.
People really underestimate how much decision making depends on literacy.
Your life choices are directly related to being able to access, understand, and critically evaluate information.
Low literacy is a fast track to poor life outcomes.
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Founded nearly a century ago, without any proclamation from the government, celebrations won't be affected by the Trump administration's efforts to curb DEI initiatives.
All those jokes men make about not knowing their “best friends” full name, job, favorite foods, etc are a cope. Men YEARN to be closer to each other and the people around them. They literally force themselves not to be.
When you finally realize that someone’s behavior has more to do with their internal struggle than it ever did with you, you learn grace. You also naturally learn detachment as well.