September 29, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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According to The Guardian, Greta Thunberg has spoken about her Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis after she was criticised over the condition, saying it makes her a “different”, but that she considers it a “superpower”. …. She said she had not been … Continue reading
September 24, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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Gmorning The rhythm of the thingThe right notes in the right orderThe way the words sit on the notesThe way the notes sit on the chordsThe way it all tells a storyIt all beginsWhen you start making noise — Lin-Manuel … Continue reading
September 24, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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Anna Clark points out that drinking water is an issue outside Flint, Michigan, and disproportionately affects communities of color—noting especially Detroit and Chicago. When it comes to water, you’d think the cities of the Great Lakes would be the envy … Continue reading
September 24, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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The Washington Post reports on black girls speaking up on dress codes. For generations, girls have been sent to the principal’s office for violating dress codes: Shorts must reach past fingertips. Shirts can’t be too low-cut. No spaghetti straps. No cleavage. But … Continue reading
September 24, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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In the US, black contestants in beauty contests are wearing “natural curls.” The Washington Post reports on this trend and also on legislative changes regarding “natural hair” in state legislatures: This year marks an unexpected sweep in the beauty … Continue reading
September 24, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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Women in Brazil are also moving to natural hair and abandoning “white standards of beauty.” According to the Washington Post, Bruna Aparecida smiled cautiously at her reflection as a hairdresser snipped the last strands of her straight hair. Her head … Continue reading
September 24, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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Here’s the lead of an article from the September 3 Washington Post about protests concerning school guidelines regarding natural hair: PRETORIA, South Africa — In recent years, staff members at the prestigious Pretoria High School for Girls in South Africa’s administrative … Continue reading
September 23, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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Greta Thunberg speaks to the UN during the Climate Action Summit today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAJsdgTPJpU&feature=share and on the Trevor Noah show: https://youtu.be/rhQVustYV24 .
September 21, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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An initial image from outside the Swedish Parliament in August 2018 From a one person protest outside the Swedish Parliament last year, to mass marches & a global #ClimateStrike, @GretaThunberg has single-handedly changed the world. Simply remarkable. pic.twitter.com/R5steO2kRX — Guy … Continue reading
September 21, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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You’ll find Twitter feed and commentary about favorite signs from the global protest here: https://twitter.com/i/events/1174942728276201473?s=13