humanity

Humanity begins at home.

the world and their adverse behavior
I’m not the type of person to dwell on the opinions of others but I do believe in freedom and the right to express ones rights if needed & this has been a very challenging time for the world not only me, I know that. I’m facing racism and evil slurs everyday but I ignore it I put my head down and I just pray for the people that think of me in that way. My main goal is to protect the people I love my daughter Jaidyn Kinzie Bain. What keeps us positive through this madness? Our pets mainly they’re just a joy to be around we have a dog named Cara we can’t give her a home with us because our mean Landlord says that she can’t stay because she is a certain image we have been separated from her at this time but a good friend Kenneth Hampton took responsibility & is taking care of her until I can find a better home for us (during this time of separation) so we can be reunited at last- we still get to see her from time to time and she now has a big brother named Louis he is a different breed than her but she still loves him the same she is a golden they are the sweetest babies ever. I do worry but I know she is ingreat hands! That’s what we need more of in this world; more people like Mr. Kenneth Hampton, this is my thank you to him and for everything that he has done for us. We do have our bunnies & our hermit crab to keep us company:)
By Coty6 years ago in Families
The little things
The media seems to be filled to bursting with images, essays and opinions on the Black Lives Matter issue, and quite rightly so. I was considering this competition prompt and something came to mind that for me demonstrates how sub-consciously ingrained racism actually can be.
By Julie Murrow6 years ago in Families
Protests
So, with being a single parent, how are able to work? Maybe we had to be let go due to business being shut down, maybe we got fired due to schools and childcare being shut down. Whatever the case may be we are struggling in trying to figure out how to care for our children with making sure they have food and a roof over their head as well as making sure we can pay for electricity.
By Jessica Hawk6 years ago in Families
A Samoan Heart Buried in America
I am a far cry from home, this is as clear as the brown skin I wear. When my mother decided to remarry, a white man at that from America, I was baffled. Her and I both knew little to no English, and if it wasn't for the mere luck that she was working at Evalani's (a bar and grill resort on the lovely Island of American Samoa) where travelers frequented, she would have never met my step dad, a nightmare to be, and gotten tangled up in some romantic Island love story that ended in divorce years later right in the center of America. Land of the free, home of the brave.
By Centenary Alfrey6 years ago in Families
A little about me!
Introduction Hey there , how are you? Today you must have been scrolling around in on this platform called Vocal. In reality it is very new to me. I came across it and got a little curious about site. Then I started browsing and was amazed about it, I always was interested in writing but I honestly do not know what I could say, What I could express , and what I am willing to share. But here I am now willing to give it a try! Sorry , The name is Alberto. I am a 27 year old just trying to survive out in the world. Adulting, am I right? Well It has bee an interesting journey in my 20's as I am coming in to my last years before 30, I do not know what to expect. All I hope is to figure what 20 was suppose to offer and may then I could write about that. Right now I can just share some stuff about me. Born and raised in Atlanta , Ga ( more of the suburbs but to detailed to share). Family , my heritage comes from Mexico. Dad is from the state of Guanajuato , which is known for the mummies and caramel! As for my mom , she is from the state of Tamaulipas it is one of the border states , I believe if am remembering form the top of my head it borders most of Texas. Sadly I have not had a chance to visit moms home place but I have been to Commonfort and Celaya two cities in Guanajuato. As well as Mexico City D.F where some family lives.I have one sibling. Little side note we are lucky to be brought into this world by our strong mother. We would of had two older half siblings but that is for a different story and a reason why I always seen my mom to be a very strong women. My dad is the head of the house even if I have moved away always working , a big entrepreneur. My brother is younger than me by six years. So we talk here and there when we have a chance as he is now entering his 20's and starting out life. My career, well in my mind I have thought about doing so many things but I have decided to peruse a career in education. at the moment I work in an office at the local high school of where I live. Before hand I did retail and kept moving up the ladder but I realized it just wasn't for me. So I am in school , long story there as well. I decided to get my undergrad in Information Technology , that field is growing every day so it could be beneficial inside and outside the classroom for sure. Where My master's will be in education, I am on the fence once again on what I would like to teach but I know it won't be language arts ( did someone catch my grammar on here? , or does this get edited after submitting ) I enjoy cooking, sleeping, shopping, hanging out with friends exploring our city. Every time we go into Atlanta we are always finding new things, 27 years and I still do not know my home town LOL. Well I hope you have enjoyed this little intro because I can not think of anything else to share with y'all Take cares!
By Alberto Jimenez6 years ago in Families
Normal
November 2019 The air filled with children’s contagious laughter and the uplifting smell of fresh barbecue sizzling to a finish on a grill. Decorative streamers taunted the wind as guests waited patiently for our arrival, Dorian had kept this party a surprise from me for a couple of weeks as they all planned it together. I had to admit I was impressed because when it came to organization and making sure all details had be prepped, Dorian didn’t seem to fall in that category but he did recognize how hard I had been working the past few months and that was all I could ask.
By Jade Hiltner6 years ago in Families
True to love
My name is Savannah Johnson born January 28 1985. I was born during a blizzard. This blizzard came out of nowhere, my mom said she was on her way to the the hospital. All of a sudden it started snowing as normal then it got very heavy really quickly. She was so nervous cause she was driving alone. My dad was meeting her at the hospital. By the way let meet me introduce parents, My Dad his name is Quentin Johnson he is the United States Attorney General. My beautiful lovely mother name is Zaniyah Johnson. She is the chief of staff to the President of the United States. My parents meet in high school and been together from 9th grade till they now. They got married right out of college. Got pregnant with me the next year. By the way did I mention my mom is the first black woman to be chief of staff and the same for my dad first black man to be US Attorney General. I , Savannah don’t see myself doing the same thing as my parents. I’m more of a wild child and I like to have fun I also love to be in the hood where the bad boys are. This is where I meet my boyfriend Shaun Williams aka S dot. He is very muscular and I love it. My parents don’t really like him at all. Ok ok they don’t like him period, they don’t like him because I got arrested with him. The reason I got arrested was because we where smoking some weed in side Central Park and having sex outside and the police seen us. So my parents had to come get me and make sure they didn’t get it in the paper. They try and hide everything I do so it won’t get on the news. Sometimes I feel they are ashamed of me. I really don’t matter to me tho I just wanna have so fun. I wanna go to parties and be with my friends and their friends and get drunk and smoke also. Do what kids do I’m only 17 and I wanna have so much fun. My parents want me to be like a pastors daughter sorry I’m not and can not do that. The biggest thing my parents are ashamed of as of right now is with me being pregnant at 17. They want me to give my baby up for adoption. They feel as if I have the baby Shaun will leave me for someone else. I told them he wouldn’t do this to me and guess what they was right. He left me for my best friend sister cause she had a job. He didn’t even come to the hospital while I was giving birth. He missed the birth of his baby girl Zayshauna Marie Johnson. She was born November 9 2000 at 6:35 am weighing 8lbs 6 ozs. I called him serval times today let him know I was having the baby no answer. He called me the day I was leaving telling me he was coming up. He also go the nerves to tell me that she ain’t his daughter. Lord knows how fast I called the nurse in to see if we can take a DNA Test she was like know cause u still here. So we took the test and she said it will be mailed to my house. Guess what with me waiting for the test to come he still has not done anything. Guess what the test can back as YOU ARE THE FATHER. I’m like we should of went to Maury to get this test done.
By Rinah R6 years ago in Families
The Endangered Species
In light of the current events, I MUST exercise my voice for the community of black mothers and fathers raising black boys. I want to remind all of you that you have the power to empower our children with the gift of identity. It is said that "if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles...". No matter what the unlearned society may try to label them, our children must know who they are: Kings, Queens, and Heroes, by showing them who they are not: victims and villains. This is for you and yours...
By R.L. Martin6 years ago in Families
One step forward and Two steps back
I know that everyone has heard the phrase “One step forward, two steps back”. Well lately that phrase alone explains my life. To be honest, I am struggling. I am at the point in my life where I thought I would be settled down, with kids, a stable job, finishing or finished with college, and a sense of stability. However, I am in the middle of a divorce, I only have visitation of my kids, I am about 1/3 of the way done with my bachelor’s and still need to get my Masters degree. There is no stability in my life. In fact, or the last 4 years more life changing thing shave happened then I would really like to admit. Is this the new normal for my generation? I am not sure. I look at my aunts, uncles, parents, and even grandparents and I see marriages that have lasted twenty plus years and how settled they were at such a young age. Then I look at my life and the lives of my friends. I just cannot seem to figure out if it is something that we are doing wrong or if it is the way of the world now days. This year alone, I have personally heard from friends and family or more than 4 divorces and for the friends that chose to date or stay engaged for the last 5-7 years: break-ups. I wish I had the answers. I wish that I knew how to be that stable and happy women I dreamed of being as a kid. Right now, all I am is a struggling adult who puts on a happy and confident face more than 85% of the day. I am sure that at least some of you know how that feels and please if any of you know the answers feel free to share.
By Katrina Chamberlain6 years ago in Families
To Be Human
“It was a spring day when they came”, said Anna. “My sister Lisa and I along with many others saw the soldiers that liberated us. We were prisoners of Bergen Belsen concentration camp and many of us had come from the Auschwitz death camp in Poland. We were the only members of our family left, for the Nazis had murdered our family along with 11 million others.”
By Jim Von Schmittou6 years ago in Families
The windows that keep me safe from outside
*We’ll deliver your parcel between 11am and 1pm* promises the email from the delivery company. I can’t help but feel sparks of anticipation when I read this. Something exciting will happen today! So, at 12:17 when the doorbell rings, I know exactly what it is: five new notebooks because I just don’t have these ones, Dad, they’re not the same as all the others! The delivery driver has left the parcel outside and are on their way to the gate, but I sprint down the hall to my front window to wave and say thank you very much! The effort of running is worth it to interact with someone new. It is exhilarating to see a different face; one that isn’t my mum’s or my dad’s, and there’s also only so many times I can study my features in the mirror from absolutely every single angle possible to determine what I actually look like.
By Iona Del Pino6 years ago in Families
The Feeling of a Forest
The German language seems to have a word for everything. Joe sits in the middle of a clearing in a forest not far from home. Jeans cling to skinny legs, tired and aching. It’s been a long walk. This feeling though, is worth it.
By Tarryn Richardson6 years ago in Families