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I shared some information about Black History Month, but was it enough? Never. Can we ever truly say we have studied or learned enough about our past, our ancestors or the land we currently live on? Can we ever learn enough about where we came from or how that impacts our thoughts, feelings, experiences, values or outlook? Can we ever learn enough about our neighbors and colleagues and friends history, their values and experiences that impact how they show up when in our presence? A resounding and obvious, no, it will never be enough and yet…it is always something. It is always important to listen to someone’s personal account or their version of an experience. “How it occurs for them” is going to be different than how it occurs for ourselves as individuals. My love of history and art started young, and I was always curious of other cultures. As a kindergarten I inately knew that our ethnocentric view of the world was just plain…wrong. And while I’ve always believed this, I still picked up a lot of terrible, biased, racist, historically inaccurate garbage “information.” Gen Xers grew up believing we learned the truth. We read MLKs speeches and acknowledged a few civil rights activists; we knew Vietnam was a failure. Truthfully, we barely scratched the surface. Most of us learned history in the U.S. through the lens of colonialism. Art meant the western cannon —European art and art “inspired by the far east.” We learned b.s. stories of manifest destiny and “discovery” of the “new world”. We learned about the unearthing of the Eqyptian tombs, not about Egypt. If we want to believe that we’re no longer Imperial, we must ask ourselves how much we know about United States history, about the secrets and stealing, the broken treaties and bifurcated communities, and the ongoing impacts to every human on earth, regardless of how we’re racialized. In The Hague and in the White House, American leaders continue to vehemently deny that Israel is an Apartheid state. To be crystal clear, it’s because The Powers That Be know, the U.S. is an Apartheid state as well. And if Israel is held accountable that means Empire has met its end. The massive communications effort to perpetuate false narratives and embed this misinformation at scale is a required part of the colonial handbook. History teaches us, Empires built on inequity, oppression, and suppression of the truth will always fall. Emperors who lie will always be standing their buck naked when the kids finally point out the obvious. A society built on secrets and falsehoods where only a few benefit from the biggest lies, cannot last. A better future is a place with “no smiling faces lyin’ to the races”. Read and watch and listen to Black history, and not just in February. It is OUR collective history. It’s rich and fascinating and intense. It’s also a required part of the liberators handbook. Learning and sharing the truth will continue to set us all free.

Day 265 Continued - The 60-Day Positive & Affirming Post Challenge - Watch & Hear the Passion of the Director, Orchestra, Soloist, & Choir‼️🎤 https://lnkd.in/g8Hj-fcb ✅ Try meaning-making 🎤‼️ ✅ Music unites and heals🎤 ✅ Do what you love; love what you do‼️🎤 #hope, #happiness, #health, #gratitude, #purpose, #faith, #joy, #health, #disability, #collaboration, #globalmentalhealth, #focus, #workplace, #trust, #selftalk, #priorities, #todolist, #goals, #deafacculturation, #militaryfamilies, #militarychildren, #deafpersons, #ASL, #Blackfamilies, #worklifebalance, #partnersforhealth, #wordsmatter, #languagematters, #positivegenius, #totalworkerhealth, #worksafety, #authenticity, #affirmations, #joy, #resilience, #wisdom, #perseverance, #spirituality, #courage, #mentalhealth, #fun, #leisure, #selfcare, #compassion, #justice, #physicalhealth, #wealthintelligence, #childdevelopment, #theteenbrain, #adolescentdevelopment, #emotionalintelligence, #agapelove, #socialintelligence, #socialsupport, #AAPI, #strengthsdevelopment, #purpose, #community, #transcendence, #personalnarrative, #storytelling, #respectforelders, #reciprocity, #community, #gratefulness, #joyfulness, #hopehappinesshealth.

It's Candlemas. But what is Candlemas? Read more to find out about what we remember and celebrate at Candlemas.

MLK wrote a book about the "Negro Revolution" that rose up in 1963. The book, "Why We Can't Wait" has an opening chapter titled, "The Negro Revolution: Why 1963?" MLK spends 8 chapters answering that question. This book was published in 1964, the same year MLK gave a speech to 4,000 White Americans in San Diego about "remaining awake during a Revolution." In 1965, the Dept of Labor published a research report titled, The Negro Family: The Case for National Action." The first chapter is titled, "The Negro American Revolution." In it, the federal government compares the "Negro American Revolution" with several monumental movements throughout US history, including the "American Revolution itself," and concluded "there has been none more important" than the Negro Revolution. Yet, no schools teach about the Negro Revolution, which arose in 1963, led by MLK, and produced nonviolent direct-action protests in nearly 1,000 cities. When we commemorate the 1963 March on Washington this year, and when we commemorate MLK Day next year, let's educate America about the Negro Revolution and its three specific demands: End segregation in schools End discrimination in housing End discrimination in banking

A couple of days ago, Dave Grohl sang a song he wrote for his long time friend Josh Homme and, of course, broke the internet. And it broke me too. In this song, I found not just a melody but a profound narrative on the power of male vulnerability and friendship. This gesture, steeped in affection and respect, challenges the conventional narrative around male relationships. It's a declaration that real strength is found in the openness of heart, a sentiment deeply needed in times where only 27% of men in 2021 reported having at least 6 close friends, a stark drop from the 55% in 1990. Grohl's ode to Homme is more than music; it's a call to men to redefine what it means to be strong. While nearly 6 in 10 Americans have a best friend, the fabric of male camaraderie has thinned over the years, reflecting a broader societal shift away from close, supportive male friendships. Why am I posting about this? Because I’ve struggle with this very issue many times, especially after moving to the US and leaving all my childhood friends in Chile. Grohl’s act of vulnerability and love is an inspiration and an invitation to men everywhere: to seek and nurture friendships that are rich in empathy and understanding. More importantly, it’s a reminder that we don’t have to face shit alone. We must put the work on forming bonds that withstand the test of time and trial. Find the courage to be vulnerable, to share stories, and to listen. Life's symphony is richer with the accompaniment of friends who stand by us, not just in the spotlight but in the quiet moments that define our humanity.

Be more like Elsa It’s easy to hold onto things that are hurting us. Those feelings and emotions that weigh us down and make us feel c@#p. How would it feel if you could let them go? With practice it is possible. #bepresent #enjoytoday #selfbelief #peace #TurningPoint #shorts https://lnkd.in/ezt7AwJG

I love receiving messages through music! It makes having spiritual gifts fun. Channeled song: Arthur’s theme song. I think the lyrics in the song have a strong message 🙏💗. #spiritualawakening #spirituality #godishere #judgementishere #humanityfirst #humanrights #stopracism #weareallinthistogether #weareallone #philanthropy #stability #climatechange #catholicfaith #minorities #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipmatters #ethicsmatter #dios #filantropia #bethechange #bethelight #africanleadership #blackleadership #latinoleadership #asianleadership #polynesianleadership #indigenousleadership