Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Family

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Thanksgiving, a time of togetherness and grace,Holds significance for my family, in every embrace.As a child, I eagerly awaited this day,Anticipating joy that would come my way.It equaled, or maybe even exceeded, Christmas cheer,A cherished occasion that brought loved ones … Continued

Neither Black nor White

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As a black person in America, I don’t know how to feel about Critical Race Theory or antiracism. The growing ideas behind both movements are overwhelming for me. On one hand, I understand the need to talk about systemic issues. … Continued

Freedom Is a State of Mind

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In episode 24 of The Critical Social Worker podcast, host Professor Christian A. Stettler and student co-host Niko speak with David, co-founder of Turiya of Alaska. Niko introduces himself at the start of the episode. He explains how he went … Continued

Freeing Myself

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“Michelle! Chill out! You won. Please calm down, put the knife down, and lie down before you wake my parents up. I don’t think they will mess with you anymore. They are scared of you!” These words, combined with the … Continued