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SIXTEEN REASONS WHY I FEEL OFFENDED I felt offended when a classmate in graduate school said, “you are lucky to have a white husband so he could raise your status in society.” I felt offended when my supervisor told me “you are not worth Florida’s taxpayers money”. I felt offended when you discussed my car with my husband when I am the one paying for it. I felt offended when you told me I was “lucky to have Italian blood because you know how Puerto Ricans are.” I felt offended when you thought public assistance is mostly Latin people. I felt offended when you told me, “not to say she’s my sister because she is darker.” I felt offended when you thought I needed you to pay my rent. I felt offended when you thought somebody must control me. I felt offended when you are telling me to go back where I came from. I felt offended when you tell me to succumb to the norm, which I will not. I felt offended when a hair stylist said, “I could not do my hair because it was coarse.” I felt offended when you dare ask me, “where are you from?” I felt offended when you focused on my accent. I felt offended when you tell me “not to aim so high because I will be disappointed.” I felt offended every time you behaved as if my skin color gives you rights to belittle me. I felt offended when you did not hire me because you thought clients would not come to a therapist with an accent. My journey in life, has given me my share of offenses, and then some, while I continue to contribute to the betterment of it all. Were it not for my grandma’s wise words: “if they do not pay your rent or buy your undies, pay them no mind!” Coming from her was all I needed. A person who validates your worth by asking you to contribute to society is a rareness all its own, as opposed to someone who discourages you based on their fears.  As I reach the latter part of my life, I try not to offend but support and encourage because, as you see, life hands you many hurdles and the only way to jump through them is to be strong, determined, and focused on your goal. If someone were to ask me, how do I deal with all these undermining, discrediting and shameful social actions, I remember her saying: “Who pays your rent and who buys your undies?” Read More From This Writer All Post Culture Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Peace People SIXTEEN REASONS WHY I FEEL OFFENDED July 17, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More HUMANE VALUES UNDER ATTACK June 17, 2020/No Comments HUMANE VALUES UNDER ATTACK In OUR WORLD NOW, human values are under attack. We feel overwhelmed, unsure what to do Read More PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING May 17, 2020/No Comments PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING 21st annual National Women’s Health Week, May 10 – 16, 2020, a national effort by the alliance Read More Load More End of Content.

HUMANE VALUES UNDER ATTACK In OUR WORLD NOW, human values are under attack. We feel overwhelmed, unsure what to do or where to turn. Many of us are fearful about which way our world is heading. Little by little, this toxic tide of hatred is rising around us, and the deep and vital principles that safeguard peaceful societies are at risk of being swept away. We must draw the line – and we can!! One of the ways is to overtake the media with a strong stand for Human Rights all over the world. The UN Human Rights Office upholds values that are the roots of peace and inclusion. Wherever we are, we can make a real difference. There are effective ways to counter this wave of debilitating inhuman approaches and to resolve worldly issues based on fear. We stand for greater freedoms, stronger respect, and more compassion. Help break the toxic patterns of a fearful world and embark on a more peaceful and sustainable future. We do not have to stand by while the Haters drive wedges of hostility — we can build bridges. You must be armed with hope, faith, determination, wisdom, and more courage than the Haters. We can raise our voices for decent values. Join us. The time for this is now. Let us know what you are doing, and we will gather your stories, and amplify your voice. Together, we can take a stand for more human values. Promote, Engage and Reflect…. Promote:  Read and share the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Make a video of yourself with a friend talking about why you believe human rights matter (e.g., non-discrimination, gender equality or freedom of expression). Share incidences where the approach to human rights was totally overlooked. Share incidences where the fearful approach could have been replaced by a better humanistic solution based on hope for all.  Promote stories on your social media about people who have stood up for human rights.  Engage:  If you see someone being harassed, bullied, or ridiculed, stand with and for them. If you know someone who is being harassed at work, school, or the community, stand next to them. Use social media to stand with people who are facing reprisals for defending human rights, activists, indigenous leaders, environmentalists, lawyers, trade unionists, journalists, etc. Educate yourself with efforts already in place and join them. Reflect:  What you can do: Hold thematic discussions/international conferences about the challenges of human rights, past and present. Promote peaceful solutions that are relevant and have the courage to hope and seek direction for betterment.  Create an award to recognize the extraordinary achievements in the field of human rights Per: https://www.standup4humanrights.org/en/events.html. Read More From This Writer All Post Culture Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Peace People HUMANE VALUES UNDER ATTACK June 17, 2020/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING May 17, 2020/No Comments PREGNANCY & BREASTFEEDING 21st annual National Women’s Health Week, May 10 – 16, 2020, a national effort by the alliance Read More THE WHOLE WORLD MATTERS April 17, 2020/No Comments THE WHOLE WORLD MATTERS During these times of worldly crisis, it makes me appreciate things that money cannot buy. I Read More Load More End of Content.