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LICKING STARS OFF CEILINGS # 23

Licking Stars Off Ceilings #23 By Clementine Cannibal Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Clementine Cannibal is a skateboarding, guitar playing, poet, blogger, and internationally read zinester.  After watching Cannibal read sexual violence is not sexy: reimagining masculinities and what it … Continue reading

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FORGIVE AND EDUCATE KYLA PAWIS AKA RACIST BRAMPTON GIRL HATES BROWN PEOPLE

White Supremacy has been on my mind this week as I saw a lot of it on Face Book via links to articles and videos. I wrote an article called White Supremacy All Around Me. A video by Kyla Pawis helped … Continue reading

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WHITE SUPREMACY ALL AROUND ME

White Supremacy All Around Me By Jorge Antonio Vallejos The last 24hours has had me feeling like I’m in an old Jay Z song called D’Evils. The hook goes, “Dear God I wonder can you save me?  Illuminati on my … Continue reading

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REMEMBERING MIKE WALLACE (1918-2012)

Remembering Mike Wallace By Jorge Antonio Vallejos I’ve been a fan of 60 Minutes for about 8 years.  Many of the segments I’ve watched have been informative, educational, and entertaining.  I love the show! Over the years the staples of … Continue reading

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LEARNING TO BE AN ALLY, AN ALLY IS ALWAYS WILLING TO LEARN

Learning To Be An Ally, An Ally Is Always Learning By Jorge Antonio Vallejos Being and ally is a lifelong process.  It has been 8 years for me and I have had waves of growth in terms of allyship.  As … Continue reading

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GUARD YOUR IDEAS!

Do you have an idea for a project you’re working on?   Guard it! I had an idea stolen from me recently. After contemplating over the situation for a month I have come up with some basic strategies to guard … Continue reading

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WHEN A POET DIES

When A Poet Dies By Jorge Antonio Vallejos Last week today I found out Adrienne Rich, 82, the well-known American poet, past on (1929-2012).  I read the thoughts of mourners posted on Face Book.  Sadness prevailed.  Adrienne Rich is someone … Continue reading

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R.I.P ADRIENNE RICH (1929-2012)

On Wednesday I found out the great American poet Adrienne Rich, 82, past on the day before.  Many expressed disbelief and sadness on Facebook.  I wasn’t too shocked or sad.  I recently learned about Rich from my friend Marcia who … Continue reading

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HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SERVICE ISSUES SHARED BY A TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY WORKER ON STRIKE

Just over 100 people showed up in support of Toronto Public Library Workers on strike last Sunday.  Signs saying “Libraries Work Because We Do” were seen all over bodies in front of the Toronto Reference Library.  Slogans were yelled on … Continue reading

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BOOK LOVERS SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY WORKERS ON STRIKE

A “Read In” was held yesterday afternoon in front of the Toronto Reference Library.  About 100 people attended to support library workers on strike. Most folks had a book by their favorite Canadian author in hand.  I brought Rising With … Continue reading

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