Author: Maya Angelou Review first posted April 2004 It took a while to decide to review this book. There is an unfortunately strong current societal…
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Thoughts on cultural appropriation (pt. 3)
This makes me feel bad — so it must be bad! On deeper examination of this issue, I believe the selfish desire to profit regardless…
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But why does it matter? Well, I feel it’s always easier to understand something when it’s personal… so let’s do a little thought-exercise. Yes, I…
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A few years ago I was in a class about being a good ally to people of color, or POC. It is a sad fact…
Continue ReadingThe town hall with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
Just got back from another personal first: a town hall meeting with my Congressional representative, Zoe Lofgren, at the Mt. Pleasant High School. She’s a…
Continue ReadingBook review: “Introducing Ethics” by Dave Robinson & Chris Garratt, pt. 3
(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling,…
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(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling,…
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(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling,…
Continue ReadingMansplaining nonviolence, part 2
I found myself somewhat disturbed when the older white male speaker confidently asserted that Gandhi was the first person to really codify nonviolence. Had the…
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I will be marching in the San Jose Women’s March on the 21st of January, mostly because traveling to Washington to march is financially currently…
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