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Mom, writer, serial integrator, chronic volunteer, LA gal, ex-Stanford engineer, ex-IOC, ex-ABC Sports. No DMs. WILL BLOCK STUPID, ONLY FANS nonsense, money requests & promises of infinite riches if I'd only follow back. JOY IS GOOD.

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · Aug 15

Yesterday, Gavin Newsom declared, "What makes L.A. great, what makes California great, and what makes the United States of America great—is that…we don't tolerate our diversity, we celebrate our diversity.” Made me think of and update this little ditty.

Will Someone Please Tell Me When the Celebration Begins?

So maybe integration didn’t quite work out as planned.

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 1d

Thought you'd appreciate this:

Will Someone Please Tell Me When the Celebration Begins?

So maybe integration didn’t quite work out as planned.

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 1d

And people are starving.

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 2d

That's just sad.

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 2d

And then there were the Thais...https://apnews.com/article/thailand-hostages-gaza-explainer-israel-37e874bff5cb81ad6ea49d57058858a1
One of the four remaining bodies was returned today. Israel protested that he wasn't a hostage. He was. Just wasn't white. Didn't count.

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome to the Look-Alike Contest!

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Fr. Stephen Vrazel @keytarcatholic.bsky.social · 3d

"I ask you, how can God's love survive in a man who has enough of this world's goods yet closes his heart to his brother in need?"

1 John 3:17-18

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 3d

#collateraldamage

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 3d

And so much for that one.

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 3d

Auto and oil companies. In LA, it was the oil companies that bought up the easements for the tracks.

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 4d

Remember the Thai laborers who were taken hostage? No mention of them in many months: had to look it up just now. They're still waiting for two more bodies of the original 31. SILENCE. Just seems as though their lives could have mattered just a little bit more.

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5nark Twain @5narktwain.bsky.social · 4d

#IndigenousDay #NativeAmericans #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
Today we honor the all Indigenous peoples whose wisdom, land, and spirit continue to guide us. May we walk with respect, gratitude, and humility remembering that every step we take is on sacred ground. And may we never forget the injustice done

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 4d

OK, that's beyond funny.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 5d

Portland continues to amaze me 👏

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 4d

Ummm. In case anyone missed it, CRUELTY is the point, but especially so if it can hurt black and brown people. Everyone else? #collateraldamage

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 4d

And one is surprised why?

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 5d

Oh yeah, and the guns.

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 5d

As far as I can see, 3 rural towns full of descendants of slaves...in Mississippi. You know the stats; no need to repeat. Again, white people, what if it had been drummed into you since birth your life doesn't matter? No excuse, but an answer to "why?"

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The Fact of the Matter

I have a problem with #BlackLivesMatter.

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 6d

My parents, from Los Angeles, lived there for two years from 1949-1951. For research on their story, I (also LA) visited Mound Bayou for the 1st time this February.

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 9d

Um...hello? Black people? You know, the ones descended from SLAVES.

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 9d

They are all Semites.

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 10d

Duh! What's this occupied city nonsense all about? Look to the Legend that's being perpetuated every day, over and over. Does no one really see this?

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The Legend of the Scary Non-White Man

Let’s be honest: he has always been in the news.

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 11d

Same as it ever was...

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 11d

And sometimes I wonder why I've been so depressed of late. Sure, I have my problems of my own, but these people...

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 11d

Pope Leo: No one should be forced to flee, nor exploited or mistreated because of their situation as foreigners or people in need! Human dignity must always come first!

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DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 12d

Question. Who assaulted those women you referenced?

DiversityMom @diversitymom.bsky.social · 12d

Can't like this in any form, but your story is so very important. People, cut and paste anywhere you can.