Tweet by Frederick Joseph @FredTJoseph Today, Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd in May 2020, was found guilty of all three counts against him. As I watched the court officer put handcuffs around Chauvin's wrists and take him to jail, I realized there is still a long road ahead. But I am … Continue reading There Is Still A Long Road Ahead
From annie_wu_22 on Instagram I am processing my anger, grief, and fear from Tuesday evening's shooting deaths of 8 people, 6 of whom were Asian and AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) women, in Atlanta, Georgia. The way the police handle the press conference stirred up my emotions even more. I'm already nervous going outside due … Continue reading Support AAPI Lives
Fighting the Patriarchy One Grandpa at a Timeby Lisa Norgren A grown man looms behind my three-year-old daughter. Occasionally he will poke or tickle her and she responds by shrinking. Smaller and smaller with each unwanted advance. I imagine her trying to become slight enough to slip out of her booster seat and slide under … Continue reading Today’s Inspiration
My daughter and I left a Target and walked to the car. She wanted to take a picture of something. I watched her take the picture, and then we got into our vehicle. I told her, “If you are with friends or alone, please be careful not to get distracted. If you happen to have … Continue reading Scared to Walk Alone
Picture/Artwork by Colette Cady, inspired by the poet, Morgan Harper Nichols I am afraid to go out in public. This fear isn’t due to Covid. It is because I am an Asian-American. There has been an explosion of hate crimes of assaults and murders against Asians (especially the elderly) in parts of America ever since … Continue reading Is it Safe for Me to Go Outside?
I read this article on the minimalist blog, “Becoming Minimalist”. This article is so inspirational, I had to share. Grab the tissues. Here is the article below by Chris Norton Can you think of a moment when someone’s words drastically impacted your life? Maybe this moment came from a parent, a teacher, or mentor. Maybe … Continue reading Today’s Inspiration
Right now, so many people see how racism is affecting our country. The police brutality, the former President condoning people with Neo-Nazi or White Supremacy ties, and vigilantes murdering protestors, innocent people being targeted just for looking non-White. People using their privilege to be superior to others. I was born in Los Angeles. I am … Continue reading Racial Crisis
Hi! Anointed Courage has now become, "Soulution-Creating Change for Better Days" This blog purpose is different now. You may notice. I hope you remain here for the new posts. -Colette
Body Dysmorphia is a complicated thing. It is a mental disorder that causes a person to see flaws that may not be there or emphasize something that doesn’t look perfect by the ridiculous beauty standards of society towards one’s body. I was taught to hate my body since I was thirteen years old, which means … Continue reading Make It a Different Experience
Credit:IG@morganharpernichols "Children are meant to be seen, not heard." "Women need to stay quiet and look pretty." "You don't want to ruffle any feathers, so keep quiet." "No one will believe you, so why start something you can't stop?" I follow the amazing poet, Morgan Harper Nichols on Instagram. She has a way with words. … Continue reading Speaking Up
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