Tag Archives: Jorge Antonio Vallejos

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

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

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

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

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)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

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 AS AN ALLY

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

This week has been a big learning week for me. On Monday I wrote a post about Transphobia on the T.V show “The View”.  I received several comments; some were supportive and many were filled with info that taught me … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

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!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

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

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

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

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

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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TALKING WITH TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY WORKERS ON STRIKE

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

The Toronto Public Library has been essential in my life.  My mom started taking me to the library when I was 8 months old. I participated in programs such as puppet shows, art classes, computer tutorials, readings, and of course … Continue reading →

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MAINTENANCE REQUEST FORM

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Maintenance Request Form By Danny Georgi Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos As Danny Georgi poured milk in his coffee I noticed his tattoo on his left arm.  The word “Mom” was surrounded by a red heart; a sweet statement.  “I … Continue reading →

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