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A Belonging
Originally posted on The Out And Abouter:
U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. I remember when Somalian refugees began arriving in Toronto in the early 90’s, as a civil war rendered their home nation dangerous and uncertain, and no place for families…
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged Canada, Ilhan Omar, racism, refugees, Somalia, Trump, US
7 Comments
Racism, and finding a way forward towards a world based on compassion (rather than on money and power)
I haven’t been writing many blog posts recently. Why? I’ve been too worn down by the increasing nastiness in the world, including from world leaders whose words should attempt to encourage every single citizen to feel included, providing them with … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Odds and Ends
Tagged better world, Canada, compassion, core values, discrimination, diversity, fear, happiness, hatred, inclusion, kindness, multiculturalism, personal goals, prejudice, racism, social media, Trump, US
15 Comments
When Anger Leads to Art
Originally posted on Cynthia Reyes :
Imagine: you’re an attorney in New York, dealing with brutal cases and people — some of whom are your colleagues. One day, out of the blue, you discover a love for painting. At first, it’s…
Cafe Privilege or Why I Don’t Trust White Women Who Don’t Order Coffee When We’re Meeting at a Cafe – A Poem
Originally posted on I Do Run:
You had arrived first Patiently waiting for me Our meeting began But you hadn’t ordered coffee I was confused Since I knew the score Without paying the price They ask you to leave the…
Thoughts on women in leadership – Part II
Obviously, I knew when I wrote my blog post ‘Thoughts on women in leadership – Part I’ that there was more to the story. That’s why I included “Part I” in the title! But I have to admit that I … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Leadership, Women
Tagged indigenous leaders, IT, Jody Wilson-Raybould, leaders, leadership, racism, sexism, women, women in IT, women in politics
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Losing my innocence at 70
For the first 70 years of my life, starting in the immediate aftermath of World War II, I really did believe that the world was progressing towards a common goal, one of peace and prosperity for all. Not just for … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering, Leadership
Tagged age of innoncence, Brexit, compassion, decency, enlightment, happiness, history, human rights, leadership, racism, Trump, Whig history
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