humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The Last of a Generation
I hope to have been a part of the last Croatian generation descended from war. Whether it being born through a war or living through one, the generations dating back hundreds of years from the South-Eastern European region have bloodshed and tragedy etched into their DNA.
By Monique Kostelac4 years ago in Humans
Antivaxxers, is it possible to make them change their mind?
Photo Yaroslav Danylchenko from Pexels free photos Photo Yaroslav Danylchenko from Pexels free photos Do you care about the health of yourself and your children? Tired of watching people suffer from preventable diseases while run-of-the-mill fraudulent cons get a free pass? As part of a community-based collective of members who know that vaccines work and represent perhaps one of the few remaining lifelines for this planet, its primary objective is to ensure that anti-vaccinator misinformation does not make it further than its shores.
By Lassepetter4 years ago in Humans
Think Age Discrimination Isn't Your Problem?
Ageism = the last “ism” to be recognized In our culture — not just North America, but a whole lot of the developed world — ageism is so ingrained that it’s easy to miss. We’re so used to it that we don’t even see it when it’s right there in front of us.
By Jan M Flynn4 years ago in Humans
10 Best chess books to improve your chess
Studying chess books is the best way to improve your chess strength. When you start your chess journey you don’t know exactly what to study and how to study and then you end up buying some random books. It is very important to learn the basics and fundamentals of chess when you are a beginner chess player. Also, I will recommend you to read the history of chess and the biography of famous chess players. That will help you to understand how chess was started and you will get knowledge about legendary chess players.
By Nikhil Dixit4 years ago in Humans
When Will People Ever Stop Talking About the Color of My Skin?
In the last few weeks, I’ve had a couple of unpleasant encounters with lovely old ladies. One complimented me because I speak such beautiful German, the other on the beauty of my skin. Both were unaware that they made me uncomfortable — the second even more than the first.
By Ronke Babajide4 years ago in Humans
Pay It Forward
I fell through the cracks. I was neglected by my family, the ones that were nearby, were a state away. They’ve always been better than me, according to them, but I’m okay with that. What I don’t understand is why all I can think of, is appreciation, and if I was born without a negative button? I ask myself; why was I so lucky to have so many memories of random acts of kindness?
By Whitney Carman4 years ago in Humans
Apocalypse - what’s in the word?
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “apocalypse”? Nothing pleasant, that’s for sure. The films we came to associate with this word always portray destruction, drama, end of the world, and just an overall negative scenario that induces fear. There is usually one hero somewhere in the middle of all the chaos, who saves the day, gets the girl and lives happily ever after - a dynamic which serves to reinforce the tendency of humanity to expect a saviour in the likes of messiahs and politicians.
By Eva Smitte4 years ago in Humans
A Mother's heart and strength
In memory of Mamie Till-Mobley ( Nov. 23rd 1921- Jan 6th 2003) and Emmett Till ( July 25th 1941- Aug 28th 1955) We all know the details: Emmett Till was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. During the month of august 1955, He was visiting relatives near Money, Mississippi. One day on a trip into town with his cousins, he allegedly spoke to 21-year-old Carolyn Bryant, the wife of the store owner. Bryant took offense and accused Emmett of disrespecting her, which during those times was a violation of the laws in the Jim Crow era. Several nights later, Roy Bryant and his half-brother J.W. Miliam tracked Emmett down at the home of Mose Wright ( Emmett’s great uncle) and forced Emmett to go with them. After Emmett was forced to go with them , he was beaten and mutilated before they shot him in the head and used a cotton gin to weigh down his body in the river.
By Kia T Cooper-Erbst4 years ago in Humans
