Map of Canada by Smithers, BC, artist Jennifer Adomeit, called “Our Home and Native Land.”
May all beings be safe.
May all beings be happy.
May all beings be healthy.
May all beings know peace
Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions—it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, it’s time to redouble our efforts.
Took this yesterday before heading home – because we couldn’t leave Reykjavík without visiting Rainbow Street. To everyone celebrating Pride in Iceland, in Canada, and around the world: Happy Pride season! 🏳️��🏳️⚧️
Not one American soldier fought and bled for this flag. Not one American taxpayer paid taxes to the government of this flag. Not one law has been passed under a government elected under under this flag. The ideological coup is complete.
And as a matter of fact, Ben, countless men and women have fought and died for what that flag represents.
For the freedoms it represents.
Not only is it a symbol of freedom, it also reflects our diversity.
Freedom, inclusivity, diversity, community.
Sounds pretty damn American to me.
Why does it offend you so deeply?
In one of the most notable moments in sports history, Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was just a few feet from the finish line, but became confused with the signage and stopped thinking he had completed the race.
A Spanish athlete, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him, and after realizing what was happening, he started shouting at the Kenyan for him to continue running; but Mutai didn't understand his Spanish.
Fernandez eventually caught up to him and instead of passing him, he pushed him to victory.
A journalist asked Ivan, "Why did you do that?"
Ivan replied, “My dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life where we push and help each other to win.” The journalist insisted “But why did you let the Kenyan win?" Ivan replied, "I didn't let him win, he was going to win.” The journalist insisted again, “But you could have won!”Ivan looked at him & replied, “But what would be the merit of my victory? What would be the honor of that medal?
What would my Mom think of that?”
Values are transmitted from generation to generation.
What values are we teaching our children?
Let us not teach our kids the wrong ways to WIN.
Angela Bassett, who played Tina Turner in the 1993 film “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” shared a moving tribute to the singer on Instagram: "How do we say farewell to a woman who owned her pain and trauma and used it as a means to help change the world?" https://t.co/psaDMuWZM6
Now the poem that Amanda Gorman read at President Biden’s inauguration, entitled “The Hill We Climb,” has been banned from curriculum through 5th grade in Miami-Dade County, for not being suitable for elementary students.
For those who listened to the poem, you would know the the poem was a lecture on peace, love, unity, and freedom.
This is why laws banning critical race theory from schools are a problem. People begin categorizing anything that talks about race as falling into the realm of CRT. Or they use the law to justify removing books and curriculum that can teach real history.
This isn’t free speech. This is using the law to chill the free speech of others, in my opinion.
In a wide-ranging discussion originally published in O, The Oprah Magazine, the queen of rock ’n’ soul tells Oprah about survival, faith, and why she “finally accepted” her status as a performing legend.
https://t.co/Va2rCooGZU
Angela Bassett, who famously played Tina Turner in her biopic, is paying tribute to the queen of rock ‘n’ roll after her passing. She says, "I am humbled to have helped show her to the world.” Tap the link to read her beautiful words 🕊️🙏🏽
https://t.co/q8n9VXX9lw
“What a legacy she left us all”: @GayleKing and @Oprah shared special moments with Tina Turner, from concerts to dance lessons to meals together.
Oprah says she was a longtime fan of Turner's — and the singer exceeded and transcended her expectations in friendship.
The Prince of Wales performs the Homage of Royal Blood.
''I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you, and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.''