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·Sep 10, 2020

What Peter Norman Taught Me About Genuine Solidarity

Be true in everything you do, especially your activism — Actions speak louder than words. Learning about Peter Norman, the Australian athlete who stood in solidarity with American sprinters John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics, made me realize that a man’s legacy is genuinely his deeds. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, an iconic photo overtook all headlines. …

Race

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What Peter Norman Taught Me About Genuine Solidarity

Race

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Jul 26, 2020

Acknowledging the loss and the fear of loss of a loved one.

If you are from the lucky ones who have either one or both of your parents living and there to support you or have a family of your own. You have likely felt the sinking dread of losing any of them during this pandemic. Both older adults and people with…

Death

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Acknowledging the loss and the fear of loss of a loved one.

Death

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Jun 17, 2020

I heard

I heard that you are one of those,

Poem On Medium

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Poem On Medium

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