Brown. Gay. Urbanerd.

A blog on the intersectionality of my life: social justice, communications, urban planning, politics, racial equity, sex positive, and LGBTQ content.

[thanosdawise]

The Perfect Explanation of Privilege – In One Powerful Punchline

“The Pencilsword” is a comic strip by Toby Morris, an illustrator from New Zealand. His most recent comic, “On a Plate” hits hard at the heart of the issues of concerning wealth and privilege.

How many times have you heard the “I’ve never been handed anything on a platter” argument in regard to social security and other social benefits?

Toby wrecks this argument by showing how two children can grow up, be loved and supported, and yet still have two very different outcomes.

Make sure to follow all the way to the end for the powerful punchline. This comic is an increasingly sad reality for far too many of this nation’s children and families.

[godshideouscreation]

Reblogged from the source since someone deleted the text at the bottom.

[jaisuazo]

Fine art + internet memes = gold. 

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Why Millennials of Color Can't Get Ahead

Without the financial support that many white families can provide, minority young people have to continually make sacrifices that set them back.

I’ve never been a fan of the shit talking from our older generation about millennials, but the anecdotes and narrative in this article hit close to home for me as a millennial of color.  

[jaisuazo]

Wish I could get my photos of Union Station to look like this.

[jaisuazo]

Black Lives Matter, that increasingly catchall movement asserting black dignity, is having a major moment on college campuses across the country, including Southern California. The dean of students at Claremont McKenna College resigned after a damning comment caused protests from black students and a brief hunger strike. At Occidental College, USC and, farther east along the 10 Freeway, the University of Redlands, protesters are demanding a response to the concerns of black students and other students of color.

Why the current fight for racial equity will not be settled by laws or policy alone, but by building relationships and understanding. It starts with us calling people in, not out--and others learning instead of judging. 

[thee-domasan]

Silent & Restrain

[jaisuazo]

Beautiful reminder that art is an expression of human creation (including the art of rope). It takes and it gives while it submits and controls. Some awesome photography @thee-domasan. 

[jaisuazo]

To date, by far my favorite desktop and social media header. St. Charles streetcar in NOLA post Katrina, from National Geographic.

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Clear skies and hazy horizons. #longbeach #lbtransit (at East Long Beach)

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#downtownlongbeach (at Transit Mall)

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It's our opera concert at the Family Musical Morning with rising opera stars from Chapman University! @pacificsymphony #alltheopera #scfta (at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall)

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#truth #whatwouldellendo #justdance

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The lovely view from Bonnie Lowenthal's office in Downtown Long Beach. #ilovelongbeach (at Office Of Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal)

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I bet you didn't know #CaptainAmerica is gay. Today's visit to the hospital with Allison consisted of coloring. I call it "Fighting Homophobia By Day, Gay Clubbing By Night." #gaysuperheros (at Community Hospital of Long Beach- ER)

[jaisuazo]

I can't believe we did it. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, our dedicated staff, and our beautiful donors, we've given #Thanksgiving dinners to a 519 thankful families across #LongBeach. We couldn't have done it without our amazing community! (at Centro Shalom)

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#recognize #fortunecookies (at Chen's Chinese Restaurant)

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Here at Centro Shalom, no volunteer is too small! #Thanksgiving #LongBeachCares (at Centro Shalom)

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Field trip today! Thanks to the @portoflongbeach for donating 150 reusable bags to @centroshalomLB for thanksgiving! (at Port of Long Beach)