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Obama’s Honest and Compassionate Speech – About Being “A little bit more forgiving”

 

By JESSE J. HOLLAND, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday launched his “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, urging stronger efforts to create more opportunities for young minority men and to improve conditions that keep them impoverished and imprisoned in disproportionate numbers.

 

Obama said these young men consistently do worse in society, with odds stacked against them. “By almost every measure the group that’s facing some of the most severe challenges in the 21st century in this country are boys and young men of color,” Obama said, ticking off statistics on fatherhood, literacy, crime and poverty.

 

“We assume this is an inevitable part of American life instead of the outrage that it is,” Obama said, to applause.

 

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Community Village‘s insight:

 

This is the president I elected. I love his honesty and compassion.

 

I hope this moves the country away from the prison industrial complex.

 

Now he needs to stop the drone attacks.

See on www.huffingtonpost.com

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Growing Togetherness Through Decolonization

 

“Throw away culture is one of the hallmarks of modern western civilization.

 

Disconnection, coupled with gross privilege, has created a society in which many people have grown to believe if something or someone isn’t instantly and perpetually gratifying, then they should be discarded in favor of finding another new, fresh, more perfect experience.

 

The idea that we deserve a new, more satisfying experience on demand is sold to us every day in advertisements, on the internet, and in movies and television.  These messages simultaneously teach us to desire the things we do not own, and fear we are missing out on something cool or important.

 

As a consequence, people are becoming more like objects, to be thrown in the trash when they seemingly become broken or obsolete. Happiness grows more defined by the ease and immediacy in which we get our individual desires satisfied.

 

This objectification has destroyed the ancient, holistic understandings around “togetherness” and building relationships of love not just for “Me” but for “We”.

 

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See on awakeningthehorse.wordpress.com

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▶ If You Want Peace, Fight for Justice – Angela Davis

 

“On September 7th, nearly five hundred Chicagoans gathered together for If You Want Peace, Fight for Justice, an evening discussion with Angela Davis on gun violence, social justice activism and the work we must do to build a path forward. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television ”

 

 

Community Village‘s insight:

 

Angela Davis starts around 10:00

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▶ A journey of thoughts with Dr Deepak Chopra

 

He says if we are in an upsetting situation: STOP

 

S: Stop
T: Take time for three breaths
O: Observe your body smiling all over from toe to head
P: Proceed in a thoughtful and conscientious way

 
See on www.youtube.com

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16-Year-Old Malala Yousafzai Leaves Jon Stewart Speechless With Comment About Pacifism

Stewart asked her how she reacted when she learned that the Taliban wanted her dead. Her answer was absolutely remarkable.

 

Community Village‘s insight:

 

When Malala says that education gives women power and the audience cheers, I’m thinking

 

  1. She’s 100% correct
  2. The U.S. high school drop out rate is high
  3. U.S. college is not getting more affordable

 

Many in the U.S. are disempowered due to the difficulty of obtaining a college education.

 

@getgln

See on www.businessinsider.com

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Deepak Chopra: What Can We Do About Gun Violence?

Our hearts go out to the many affected by this morning’s tragic shooting at the US Navy Yard in Washington DC. Twelve people are reported dead – 11 victims and one shooter – with many others injured and in critical condition.

See on intentblog.com

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Social Networks and the Global Brain | THE RABBIT HOLE with Deepak Chopra

Description: Deepak Chopra takes us to the inner workings of the global brain, molded more and more by technology and social media.* Social media and networks play a major role in global culture, through political campaigns, social movements, and personal relationships. How we choose to use it will impact the direction in which our global brain evolves.

THE RABBIT HOLE features fast-paced and mind-blowing explorations of BIG questions: What is death? Who is God? Is life an illusion? Are we alone in the universe? Using visually stunning graphics and music, we fall down the rabbit hole as Deepak Chopra provides his intriguing take on some of humanity’s eternal questions.

THE CHOPRA WELL is a new Youtube channel created to encourage people to live healthier, fuller lives and to be more aware. Deepak, Mallika and Gotham Chopra, as well as many other friends and experts, join together in this inspiring project for personal and global transformation. The channel features daily shows about wellness, healthy living, spirituality, humor, and much more. Please show your support and subscribe to our channel! (its free):http://bit.ly/M5z254

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Community Village‘s insight:

 

A short insightful video!

 

I’ve been noticing that world politics and human rights issues seem to be on a fast track to justice with the invention of social media.

 

@getgln

See on www.youtube.com