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In honor of Black History Month: A CALL FOR LIBERTY

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In honor of Black History Month: A CALL FOR LIBERTY President Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States, officially recognized Black History Month in 1976. This was his call upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every endeavor throughout our history” (History.com). However, we should not only call for recognition of black American’s contributions, but especially, we need to celebrate how collectively, as a people they have added to our society’s culture and give special acknowledgment of how they persevere despite many past atrocities and current situations.  Post Slavery, Black Americans still suffer from inequality. It has been reported that “Many of the disparities between Black and White communities in the United States are an outgrowth of a long history of discriminatory and dehumanizing laws and policies that have created and exacerbated inequality in almost every sphere of life.” (Catalyst.org) As a result, American communities are perplexed about how to deal with racism. A call for freedom to explore new ideas by our current leaders and to help shape methods for upcoming generations is needed. An approach to seeing inequality and racism in the United States should also offer a sense of pride to Black People, collectively. It is my opinion that we marginalize black people’s needs and as a result, their identity is starving for that merit that is “passed” overdue. Today, slavery in America in a traditional sense does not exist. That does not mean issues are not present.  A cry for Libertad rings High for black citizens, our fellow neighbors, friends, coworkers, and especially parents. The younger generation looks for answers. Let us all start a conversation of solutions not compartmentalized solely by race, but rather how to overcome circumstances.  It’s been a tough season for America with racism and prejudice being heightened. The desire for Freedom is innate. It is deserved! Over time, we, the people, the citizens of The United States of America, can make a difference.  It begins with each of us and then as a people collectively. Let Freedom ring. Information on Black History Month: 1 https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month 2 https://www.catalyst.org/research/structural-racism-black-americans/ Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports In honor of Black History Month: A CALL FOR LIBERTY February 24, 2021/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH January 24, 2021/No Comments HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH January is a pivotal time of the year when many of us have set new goals. I Read More I AM BIPOLAR, NOW WHAT? MY INITIAL ACCOUNT AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED August 24, 2020/No Comments I AM BIPOLAR, NOW WHAT? MY INITIAL ACCOUNT AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED Mental illness is not new but for some, like Read More Load More End of Content.

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 CAPITOL RIOTS: ON THE SUBJECT OF NOISE

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CAPITOL RIOTS: ON THE SUBJECT OF NOISE In Electrical Engineering there is a fascinating term for noise that can be applied directly to the news media and communications. Noise is an unwanted modification or a signal that your intended signal might have gone through.  We have seen this a lot with the recent Capitol riots. As of today, people continue asking questions and talking about it but do not realize while it is quite bizarre what transpired, unfortunately, it fundamentally changes nothing that a bunch of hooligans got into the Capitol building. Certainly, some measures must be (and are being) taken to prevent such things from happening in the future. The only significant thing that occurred with future implications, is that Donald Trump has finally conceded, and hopefully we can look forward to a functional transfer of power. However, the news has traveled all over the globe about the incident, and the world just loves the opportunity to make fun of the great bad USA. Meanwhile, a lot of things have happened in the world, yet this is what we continue to hear about the most. The news tends to favor the things that will be watched, after all, it is how they get paid; but the world as you know, operates a bit less bombastic than that, and getting the big picture is getting harder, especially if you are following mainstream news sources. It is essential to separate noise from the actual signal in this situation; the method is simple, just continue to ask the questions. Does this matter in the long run? If yes, then it is a signal that you should be paying attention to; if not, then it is the noise that can be safely ignored. A lot of things can be a prelude to a much bigger event, in this case for example. If the Capitol attack results in meaningful policy change and functional improvements, then it will teach us that, but for our senators to act, they must feel personally threatened, otherwise, they will mill around like usual. Naturally, the world is more nuanced, and we should remember that when listening to the news. We must remember not only do the news sources have agendas, biases, and affiliations… Now we should add that noise to this list when hearing about the news. The truth is often somewhere in the middle. Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are  CAPITOL RIOTS: ON THE SUBJECT OF NOISE February 13, 2021/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More TOTALITARIANISM NEW POLITICAL PARADIGM SHIFT? December 13, 2020/No Comments TOTALITARIANISM NEW POLITICAL PARADIGM SHIFT? In modern history, every breakthrough and change in the international balance of power came first Read More EDUCATION VS. MISEDUCATION November 13, 2020/No Comments EDUCATION VS. MISEDUCATION Recently I had a conversation with a friend of mine about a show called “Adam Ruins Everything.”(*) Read More Load More End of Content.

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THE VALUE OF MEMORIES

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As the new year approaches, I wonder what it will have in store for me. Will it be Corona to leave so I could hug my friends again? Will I embrace my retirement more or simply continue?  One thing is for sure, I will make the memory last. Lately, I have been pondering what is most important to me… At the top of the list is my grandchildren along with all other young adults who I am fortunate to share time with. They are followed by passionate people who dedicate their lives to always helping others. As I think back on my life, the most precious thing is when great memories were made. I remember my 6-grade teacher, Mr. Krug crying from President Kennedy’s assassination. She always encouraging me to speak English because I had important things to contribute and say in both languages. In junior high school, I remember Ms. Rosenbaum, who argued with the shop teacher why I should be the valedictorian  since I was president of the student government. The shop teacher’s point was that I had an accent, but Ms. Rosenbaum’s point was that I was able to make the presentation in both languages (English & Spanish), which I did. It helped tilted the vote that the principal, Mrs. Gaines, was instrumental in my running for student president. I often visited her office to strongly suggest overall improvements for our school. In high school, the school counselor, Mrs. Ruth Leardi, made sure we were well prepared for college. She was very committed to the educational success of all students interested in going to college. I never knew there were so many colleges in New York City, but she reminded me that it was all my choice; not that there would be a financial or linguistic barrier. In addition to pushing education, she also made sure her students were cultured. We went to Lincoln Center, Museum of Natural History, the Opera House, the Village for Art, and many of the Broadway plays. It all created memories I would not have had, if not for her. Fast forward, I not only finished college but I obtained a full four-year scholarship. I not only learned English, but learned French, Italian, and Portuguese. I still have an accent but have made many important presentations, regardless. It is these memories that have shaped me over time, and I am fortunate to have had many people in my life responsible for my advancement. With this new year (2021), it is memories I intend to share with others — to deepen compassion, wisdom, and courage to enhance their lives, and in so doing, I  also  enhance mine. It is people like these you do not forget, people that have opened doors for so many, including me. I will never forget how I felt being the valedictorian for my school’s graduation and looking straight at my grandmother’s beaming face as she was the first one to stand up and clap for me. How I still remember… So, go and create lasting memories…. Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books & Poems Business Community Education Entertainment español Food & Culture Health Interviews Military & Veterans Peace People Politics Sports SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO: PUERTO RICAN WOMEN AT THE OLYMPICS 2021 September 17, 2021/No Comments SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO: PUERTO RICAN WOMEN AT THE OLYMPICS 2021 (Puerto Rico first partcipated at the Olympics Games in Read More SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO August 17, 2021/No Comments It has long been known that women have taken a historic back seat in all fields.  The  lack of exposure Read More BRIEF HISTORY OF SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO July 17, 2021/No Comments BRIEF HISTORY OF SPORTS IN PUERTO RICO The Taínos who inhabited Puerto Rico before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in Read More Load More End of Content.

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