The notion of a “race war” represents a deeply entrenched societal issue, informed by a complex history of racial and cultural divisions that manifest in both overt conflicts and subtler forms of societal segregation. My journey through the academic realms of the Antebellum South, the Civil War at the University of Georgia, Islamic civilizations at…
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The Damaging Effects of Singling Out Specific Segments in Society Despite popular belief, it is increasingly evident that singling out specific groups for critique can create more harm than good, even when all other segments of society approve of this scrutiny. This issue surfaces prominently in discussions about racial discrimination and responsibility. However, it’s worth…
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In a society awash with news, it’s essential to comprehend the need for self-imposed limitations on news consumption. However, it’s worth noting that we are not our brother’s keeper – it’s not our obligation to be aware of and emotionally invest in every global crisis. Limiting news intake is the first step–take a step back….
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Yesterday, I stepped into a trap I always intend to avoid: the news and the narrative of the global sickness. In the first many months, I was glued to the latest news concerning the pandemic like many of us. But then, as I saw the health aspect fall behind the social implications, I began to…
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Covid Fever – A Societal Sickness Increasingly, I see the short and medium-term effects of a condition I call “Covid Fever.” Like “cabin fever,” in which the prolonged state of isolation impacts some in the winter months, this new condition adds elements of fear, hopelessness, sadness, and trouble reconnecting to one’s career, social, and family…
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What is a teacher? Is it just a person or book, or can you see in the experience regardless of how you judge the experience as good or bad? We have been through a lot in our lives, and the time of the Corona Virus has been an experience. What have you learned during this…
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I was just reading about the history of my “hometown” these last six months, Pereira, Colombia, and stumbled upon a random factoid that stood out. Freeing yourself of existing beliefs is perhaps one of the best forms of understanding. Let me back up for a second to put this in context. It is no secret…
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