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The Adventures of Junior, Part ll
“Good gawd damn, what the hell is that smell, boss?” “Chitlins. Ain’t you never had no chitlins before?” “Hell, naw, and if they smell like that, don’t want none!”
Andrew NelsonPublished 3 years ago in Humans5 text to make man experience passionate love feelings for you
Start writing... When it comes to love, you probably have the same set of ideas in mind. Flowers, candle lit dinners, holding hands and planning your happily ever after with the man of your dreams. Well that’s all cute and charming, before you can share those experiences with a guy, you need to make him fall in love with you.
thandeka nenePublished 3 years ago in HumansThe man that could
I was a misunderstood youth. Part of me now understands that we all are. I was a boy that didn’t know how to be a boy, and a young man that didn’t know he was yet a man.
Harrison SutcliffePublished 3 years ago in HumansHorn Fellows 2021
Racism has never been an easy topic. It involved many ideologies and the influence of science. It has never been an epidemic but a learned behavior affecting every child and adult. Its history going far back since a human can remember and since they have been on this earth. Even though its effect seems almost irreversible, we can reverse it. This reconciliation must take understanding and acceptance of common humanity learned throughout the education of each particular individual. Role-playing can be very effective in handling the elements of racism. Racism spread through role-playing, hence, we can alternate its usage to effectively break down the walls and barriers of racism. When an individual ignited their reaction with violence, racism becomes strong and has a compelling influence on the situation. Self-defense must be used as a protection against further interrogation, intimidation, and humiliation. Everyone must realize that thinking of your defense will only widen the reputation of racism because dividing only increases its grip on society. We must come together as a whole community disputing all forms of racism. If we accept a little racism then it will lead to violence. We must think like one and act like one. Peacefully silences every fire of violence that racism insists. We have a government and its democracy is the way to change the future to end the effect of racism. Seeking a government that administers justice from the least to the greatest. Fighting for that government that will not judge based on the outward appearance but actions and character. We can defeat racism, a quick unjustifiable reaction to a person because of their skin color. This ancient and worn-out battle cry has cursed humanity since the beginning of all wars. We have to gather up the false evidence and false teachers of such knowledge laying the groundwork for reconciliation. We must realize that this world can only piece itself together when every man and every woman realized that the color of skin does not state anything about a person and their virtue. Then we must examine our trauma, we must phase out our own biases, even if it means seeking professional help. There is no way in this world that an individual can rely on support without the help of other people from a different race. And even if their life appeared independent, then they will come to some point of no return where they will run into a person of another race and make certain responses. Learning is the key to life and long life. We must be open to the new changes that occur in our life. When we meet different people, they can open up your horizon, help you become a well-rounded person. This is what we should teach our children and students. It is easy to hang around those who look like you, but it is harder to be around those who are different. Once we realize that our differences are small and what makes us alike is greater, the greatest weapon of racism has fallen and common humanity has been lifted to a higher standard. This standard must include everyone who was oppressed and degraded. Calling out all ignorances and arrogances, we must bring forth restitution. We have to realize that the mind is the target by the connotations of racism. This is meant to make an impression on the mind to paralyze the body and its capabilities. Forgiving does heal the mind because letting go does build up the mind. And awaiting justice gives hope to the mind. Violence's purpose is to confined and distorted the mind. Our victory over racism and its bigotries must be sure of justice for all people. We cannot go back to giving one race more power than another race. We cannot make it about degrading or abusing another race. We have to uplift all humanity and encourage common humanity to all teaching all students that justice matters and respecting others is guaranteed a life well-lived.
Matthew PrimousPublished 3 years ago in HumansHAIR
Serena put my hair up in a in a French braid. I've always wanted a French braid, but I'm horrible at doing it myself. Most of the girls at school have such beautiful hair. I'm stuck with this frizzy, messy mop of red curls. When Serena, one of the more popular girls — who has the shiniest and slickest, most beautiful black hair I've ever seen — wanted to do my hair at the slumber party, of course, I said she could.
Michelle DevonPublished 3 years ago in HumansCan You Explain This To Me?
"Can you explain this to me?" My mother's voice was deliberate and her choice of words concise. That was how I knew she meant business. "What do you mean?" I asked, but I knew what she was talking about. By the ripe age of 14, I had already become adept at feigning ignorance in an attempt to stall so that I could come up with a believable response to any situation in which I thought it best not to tell my parents the truth.
Patrick JonesPublished 3 years ago in HumansFinding My Footing
It has been a crazy ride so far. I have squeezed a lot of life into the 48 years I have been on this planet. But I am going to talk about the last few years. It is 2012 and I am living in Jeffersonville Indiana. I transferred to Kentucky with work in , and had found a new job working on a casino boat in Indiana. I have been living in the area for a few years, and it's alright. My home had been Florida from the age of 7. This was a culture shock. But, it wasn't all bad. I had more apartment than furnishings. I was not, in anyway, prepared for winter. Ok, I wasn't prepared for anything below 55 degrees. See, I left Florida to get away from an ex. It was a quick decision, and I don't regret leaving. But, I left fast. I donated most of my possessions and moved. I left with what would fit in two Uhaul Uboxs and my cats in my car.
Kelly AbramsPublished 3 years ago in Humans7 Days
The transformation is complete. I take a gasping breath. Who am I this time? I quickly look around. I’m in a kitchen. People around me are working at the many counters, some mixing dough, others putting finishing touches on creations. I look down. I’m wearing an apron and my male hands are covered in flour. In front of me is some sugar cookie dough rolled out. It’s a bakery. I reason that it may be easier to pretend I know what I’m doing than if this had been a full restaurant kitchen, with many recipes to learn on the fly. I realize baking can be a sophisticated and delicate craft, but hopefully I’m not expected to be at that level. I remember being a teenaged girl about 40 weeks ago, give or take. I was watching my grandmother make cookies. I take the cookie cutter and start pressing it in the dough, trying keep the circles close to have less dough to reroll. Just when I’m feeling proud of myself for jumping right into the situation, a woman walks up behind me and yells, “Walters, pick up the pace! You should have had two batches in the oven by now. Either finish or I’ll hire the next homeless person who comes through the door begging for a handout.” She’s intense, with her hair pulled back severely in a bun, arms behind her back like a drill sergeant. I’m thankful that customers are not privy to this rant.
Julie LacksonenPublished 3 years ago in Humans1965
A lot happened in 1965. 56 years ago... The United States escalated its involvement in the Vietnam War that year. Bloody Sunday and the March on Selma happened. In New York, Malcom X was assassinated and The Worlds Fair was held. Tom & Jerry, Jefferson Airplane and A Charlie Brown Christmas made their debuts. The Gateway Arch was completed in St. Louis, the Pillsbury Doughboy was created and Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. 1965 was an extremely significant year. For my 4 year old self if held a different kind of significance; although there is no way that I could have know that at the time.
Karolyn Denson LandrieuxPublished 3 years ago in HumansThe Soul Mate Connection
Back in 1994, I was coming off of a really unsuccessful marriage and all I wanted to do was turn my life around. My mom who at that time had already passed the age of 80 had been eager to return to her homeland Latvia. We also had the task of taking along my father’s urn so he could be reburied in his homeland in Ranka in a country cemetery not too far from where he was born and raised.
Rasma RaistersPublished 3 years ago in HumansA Human Companion
I don’t actually remember his name, but I’ve heard his tale before. We all have, I’m sure. Whether he’s getting drunk in the tavern or making his rounds through town, he’ll tell anyone and everyone about his past. “I used to be an adventurer like you,” he’s called to me so many times before, “then I took an arrow to the knee.”
Jay VillinPublished 3 years ago in HumansHow to Deal with a Bully
An acquaintance, let’s call her Jane, was raised in a family where everyone has an engineering background. She’s the only girl. Her family lived in a community where girls weren’t treated equally but she defied the odds and qualified as an engineer.
Rejoice DenherePublished 3 years ago in Humans