I am going to invite you to time travel with me. So, uh, fashion your seat belts. Everybody get tucked in properly.And we're headed for the 1950s. I was barely five years old when my mother and I flew from New York City to Birmingham, Alabama. The plane landed hard.It wasn't that type of landing that passengers applaud for. Quite the opposite. But the real impact of that landing didn't happen until we deplaned.When we got off the plane, I looked at my glamorous, commanding mother and I said, "Go to the bath ...

My business partners and I bought that bar 20 years ago so something like this would never happen. We worked with the Obama administration in 2016 to make this park the first ever national monument and LGBTQ national monument of the United States of America because LGBTQ history is AMERICAN HISTORY. TO SIT here at this park and to see that flag removed because they say it's a political symbol is just a flat out attack on our community.That flag is not political. It's historical fact of what happened on this ...

RT 🏴‍☠️ (@calvinfroedge)First 5 minutes:- Christians are oppressed and spit on in US funded Israel- There are fewer Christians in Israel in absolute terms than there were when the state was founded- Christians are thriving in neighboring Muslim Jordan while abused by Jews in Israel ...

Perception and Illusion in Performance - The speaker's journey with object manipulation, starting with nunchucks at age 8 or 9, evolved into a form of meditation and therapy, influencing perception [2] - Perception is limited by how our eyes catch light and movement, and how we focus, impacting how we see things [2] - The speaker's early experiences with nunchucks and water bottles (500 ml - 700 ml) led to an interest in juggling before bartending [4][5] - Perception plays with our minds, creating both positive journeys and mind blocks that limit our understanding [5][6] Mixology and Presentation - Mixology and bartending heavily rely on presentation, including garnish, glassware, ingredients, and storytelling [7] - Presentation in the bar industry can be artistic but also manipulative, influenced by societal structures like capitalism, consumerism, patriarchy, misogyny, racism, and castism [7] - The speaker observes the bar industry from an "outside" perspective, questioning areas of life and forms of oppression [7][8] Social Commentary and Industry Critique - The speaker critiques the capitalistic nature of the bar industry and its growth over the last 20 years, questioning whether it is something to be proud of [9][10] - The speaker suggests that the industry is not essential for society, but hospitality is, and that the commercialization of alcohol and environmental/human exploitation are problematic [11] - The speaker highlights the interconnectedness of industries, including war, medicine, and the bar industry, supported by a mirage of disconnection [11] - The speaker advocates for recognizing and relinquishing privileges (e g, speaking colonized languages, financial power, race, cast, gender, orientation) to break down oppressive systems [19]

Almost three years ago, I made a choice. I chose not to give into the oppression and pressure forced on me by my own government. So instead, I chose to step into a new chapter of my life.One where I could be the writer and the warrior of my own story. I could fight for what I wanted. With that being said, let me give you a little bit of information about myself so you guys get to know me.I was 16 when for the very first time I came here in the United States, especially in this college. Stepping to the class ...

Core Argument - The speech emphasizes the importance of questioning systems and norms, drawing parallels between historical oppression and contemporary issues like book bans and censorship [4][5][10] - It argues that silence in the face of injustice normalizes it and empowers oppressive forces [11][12] - The speech advocates for the human right to ask questions and challenge the status quo in various settings, including classrooms, workplaces, and communities [11][15] Historical Context & Examples - The speech references historical figures like Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, and Mahmud Darwish, who used questions to challenge systems of oppression and advocate for change [6][7][8] - It draws connections between historical events like America's Jim Crow era and the British 13 colonies, highlighting how revolutions stemmed from questioning and the suppression of those questions [4] - The speech uses the example of Frederick Douglass questioning why slaves couldn't read to illustrate the power of knowledge and questioning in achieving liberation [6] Call to Action - The speech encourages individuals to ask "why" in various contexts, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable [10][15][16] - It asserts that ordinary people have the power to enact change by using their voices to question systems and challenge injustice [14][15] - The speech concludes that questions are essential for defending freedom, protecting lives, and ultimately changing the world [16]

RT Mila Joy (@Milajoy)Ilhan Omar wasn't some poor, oppressed refugee that Americ saved.Her family was part of the TYRANNICAL Somali government that was EJECTED from Somalia.Her family WERE the oppressors.Makes sense, huh? https://t.co/lOqJbSkslz ...

To curtail Russians visiting Europe may be to lump the oppressed with their oppressor. But any other policy would make the bloc appear hopelessly naive https://t.co/b4nv2Wv68QIllustration: Peter Schrank https://t.co/L8CZc1zrlw ...

Before October 7th of 2023, have any of you ever confused Palestine with Pakistan, whether in Chinese or English. They're pretty similar, aren't they. When I first returned to Hong Kong after volunteering in Palestine for half a year back in 2022, I was startled by the sheer number of people who did.But perhaps it is understandable. Many schools in Hong Kong probably would not have offered an introduction to the Middle East throughout 12 years of education. Mine did not.And the Middle East does not figure m ...

Global Issues and Their Impact - Globally, there are 59 armed conflicts involving 92 countries [1] - Wildlife populations have declined by 69% [2] - Depression and anxiety have increased by 25% in the last five years [1] Systemic Inequality and Marginalization - The system of oppression affects who is seen as legitimate and worthy of dignity [3] - Privilege, influenced by factors like whiteness, maleness, and wealth, affects visibility and progress [4] - Marginalization, driven by factors like blackness, womanness, and poverty, affects the right to be seen and belong [5] Call to Action for Change - Convergence as a global nation is hindered by the failure to see and acknowledge each other [6] - The industry should reject outdated and harmful constructs [7] - Intellectual understanding alone is insufficient to drive change; action is required [10] - Change requires awareness, change agency, and tuning into oneself [10] The Importance of Self-Awareness and Change Agency - Only 10% of daily activity occurs on a conscious level, highlighting the challenge of self-awareness [11] - Blaming others hinders learning and personal agency [19] - Personal habits and beliefs developed in childhood influence adult behavior [19][20] - A growth mindset, characterized by openness to mistakes and learning, is essential for change [21] Tuning In and Self-Love - Lack of self-awareness leads to incoherence and defensiveness, hindering authentic connection [23][24] - Self-love is crucial for convergence within oneself and for showing up authentically [25] - Self-love ensures that one is always seen [26]