humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
Confronting my White Privilege with Ava DuVernay
I have always considered myself a fairly liberal person. Politically, I lean towards the left, believe in the importance of social equality, and - although I am not ignorant of the economic costs involved - I do think that being able to access education, healthcare, and legal support are basic human rights.
By Christopher Donovan5 years ago in The Swamp
Urban life & rural life
As of today, there are about four point four billion people living in urban areas around the world or around fifty-six percent of the world population. More than ever before, there are more people living in cities. and not only is this the case, but this figure is likely to increase in the future. there are estimate that the amount of people living in urban areas will increase to six billion people by 2050 which will be sixty eight percent of the world population. which means that while the number of people living in urban cities is expected to increase to over two billion people, the number of people living in rural areas is expected to decrease to about two hundred million people. But why are so many people living in cities? and why is this figure only expected to increase in the future?
By Alain junior5 years ago in The Swamp
Broken Men
Journal Entry, March 2, 2021 I entered a poetry competition for black history month; it was a national contest that paid $20,000. You could only imagine what that would do for a struggling poet. Especially since we're living in a Dead Poets Society, our only poets are now false prophets in the pursuit of profit. Poets used to be the sounding board of our reality, a voice for the oppressed. Life was poetry in motion.
By Verrion Wright5 years ago in The Swamp
Space travel as an economy lesson
Astronauts returning to Earth after having spent time in space often describe the emotional and cognitive impact of seeing our planet from „above”. This is the overview effect. A unique experience that produces a shift in their perception about life on earth.
By Anca Stănescu5 years ago in The Swamp
Cultural Appropriation
Cultural appropriation is always a touchy subject to discuss because there are things that constitute as cultural appropriation and things that do not. In definition, cultural appropriation refers to the act of using another's culture/background/religion etc. for the purposes of self-gain such as: money, fame, fortune etc. regardless of whether you actually practice/have connections to that culture (but in most part, the person doing said cultural appropriation has no attachement to the culture whatsoever). It is normally regarded as a form of discrimination as using another person's culture/heritage for your own gain without any awareness is considered to be quite a bad thing to do and shows little respect for the heritage itself.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in The Swamp
Yes, Britain is Racist and I am tired of talking about it
One of the most frustrating things that I found is the fact that people keep on telling me that racism doesn’t exist as much in the UK or that things are much better off here. As a black person, I know that racism exists in the UK and it is not any better.
By Luwa Adebanjo5 years ago in The Swamp
In Defense of the People We No Longer Speak to
Are we still mad at Trump? I guess the better question is “Are we still mad at the people who liked him?” This week, I got an email blast from some Facebook guru who got into my email list because of a quiz that asked “What is Your Creative Spirit Animal?” I confess, as a Millennial, I’m a sucker for a good (or even bad) personality quiz, but I digress.
By Chelsey Albert5 years ago in The Swamp
Black or African-American: What's the Difference?
It was one of those uni nights; I had designated my spot in the third-floor stacks where I knew I’d be forever, and I had my change of clothes just in case I’d have to camp out ‘till morning. But the one thing that I was missing was a nice meal to get me through it all. So, I went to none other than the local student joint on campus, The Jolly Scholar, and ordered my usual. Like most times, I ran into a friend, but instead of being greeted with small talk, I was tossed a question. “Hey, my friend from South Korea had a question, and I thought you’d be able to answer it,” tossing her friend the mic she asked, “Soo, what’s the difference between Black and African-American?” The speech and debate retiree possessed me, and, taking a deep breath, arms and hands ajar, I was about to give her the explanation of a lifetime. “Maybe let’s save it for later,” my friend interjected, cutting off what she thought was about to be a 20-minute harangue. Perhaps she was right to do it since I only had a vague idea of what the difference was at the time. Now, I’d say I’m much more equipped to answer that question.
By Andrea Doe5 years ago in The Swamp
Return to Normal! What is Normal?
When the argument is presented, that 2020 was a year of disruption, it will more than likely encounter minimal to no debate. The last twelve to fourteen months has left everyone screaming, When is the world returning to Normal? I must say even my narrow minded lifestyle which at the genesis of this pandemic celebrated the idea of not having to subject myself to the social scene, has slowly begin to switch positions. Now the soon to be husband of a wife, I find myself desiring some of the ways by which we once lived. Just going to a movie, or simply dinner for two on a patio is somewhat like begging for air; but I am not in a hurry to return, because I am not truly sure of what we are returning too?
By Erik DeSean Barrett5 years ago in The Swamp
