Category: Race & Culture
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The Real Roots and True Meaning of Holding Space
The next time you hear someone dismiss “holding space” as just another trendy buzzword, remember this: what some call a modern wellness fad actually has deep, sacred roots in Indigenous cultures worldwide. Long before it hit Broadway or wellness circles, Naåtive American Council Circles, African Ubuntu gatherings, and Aboriginal Yarning Circles were practicing the profound…
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Love at First Sight: The King and Hattie (Draft 1)
The King and Hattie scandalized the world with their forbidden love, but their triumph over Nazi occupation and the monarchy’s acceptance of their union will be remembered for generations to come.
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Sadly, and Too Often, For the Law, Brown is One-Size-Fits-Almost-All
Sadly in the Eyes of the Law, Brown is a One-Size-Fits-Almost-All and we must work to eliminate racial bias in law enforcement, not triple down on it. I’m half Black and half “white.” My Puerto Rican neighbors once thought I was Puerto Rican, and a few times, they slipped up and revealed their true thoughts.…
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The “Dr.” Phil Fallacy: Why the ‘Self-Made’ Story Holds BIPOC Entrepreneurs Back by Edmund Janas
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Being Black, biracial, and leaning more toward “white-presenting” in appearance, I’ve often navigated assumptions from all sides. My introduction to business came from my European father and his long-time broker – people who were trusted…
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I’ve Owned a Mirror My Whole Life, Thanks
by Edmund J. Janas, II Among my father’s Jewish broker and his family, I was seen as Polish/white. Help came naturally, even with talk of taking my company public in the late ’90s. Later in life, when our money took flight—partly from my overextending to take care of everyone, even folks who wouldn’t help me…
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Order an eSIM: A Convenience that is Environmentally Responsible
Tired of fiddling with tiny SIM cards? Ditch the plastic and embrace the future of mobile connectivity with eSIM! Discover the convenience, flexibility, and security of this innovative technology and find the perfect eSIM plan for you today!
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Championing Equality: The Battle Against Legal Attacks on Businesses Supporting BIPOC and Disabled Entrepreneurs
The article delves into the alarming trend of right-wing groups weaponizing the judicial system against organizations championing diversity and inclusion, particularly targeting those supporting BIPOC and disabled entrepreneurs. Using Hello Alice as a case in point, the piece highlights a lawsuit initiated by America First Legal (AFL), claiming that grants provided to Black-owned businesses are…
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Elon Musk Called Chat GPT-3 Woke, This is a Dangerous Anthropomorphizing of AI
Elon Musk calls Chat GPT-3 AI “Woke” and not in a good way. Vows to develop an Asleep version, what could that do to society?
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Jordan Neely’s Murder and the Failure of Accountability
The horrific incident that unfolded on the New York City subway, resulting in the murder of Jordan Neely, a Black man, can only be described as a public lynching in broad daylight.