Humanity: No Justice, No Peace! (Links)

This past week, people from all over the world joined in the seemingly never ending fight for equality; expressing their disgust with injustice and discontentment with oppression and YES, I am all the way here for it!! To speak honestly, the events of this past week seem somewhat surreal, like something you learn about from history books or stories told by elders, while naively never expecting to experience in your lifetime but as the saying goes, history has a tendency to repeat its self.

Everyone deserves the freedom to live their life in peace and in fairness; for as long as I live, I will always be on the side of the oppressed. So, what do we do now? The best and probably most vital thing we can do is get involved with the movement just as our ancestors did, which is critically necessary for the sake of the next generation. Below are a few links to information, interviews and resources shared across the internet this week related to the peoples demand for fair treatment and to end systematic racial discrimination:

Event Trends: 2020 Celebration Trends

Butterflies, it’s 2020…the year of COVID and all of this madness has definitely brought to light a few new event trends. Most of the things we enjoy have been put on hold because of covid but as humans we adapt to changes and find alternative ways to get things done…zoom parties are just one example. Below we’re sharing with you some of our favorite celebration trends of the year:

Humanity: No Justice, No Peace! (Important Texas Dates)

If you know what it’s like to be oppressed or what it’s like to not be treated fairly or given the same resources and opportunities as the rest of society, then you know that doing nothing is not an option. Below are some important dates and resources to help you get involved in the demand for equality and fair treatment:

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Music: Soul Singer Betty Wright

Butterflies, one of my favorite soul singers passed away today. Betty Wright had a unique voice and mastered the art of storytelling through music. Even though her music was before my time, I grew up listening to a few of her songs which is how I came to love her. Wright’s music expressed thoughts on life, love, and relationships that many people relate to. I definitely can relate to a lot of her songs. If you haven’t heard any of Betty Wright’s music, below are a few of my favorite tracks: