Exploring Social Issues Through Literature

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I have come to believe over and over again that what is most
important
to
me must be spoken, made verbal & shared, even at
the risk of
having it
bruised or misunderstood. That the speaking
profits me. . . . My
silences had
not protected me. Your silence will
not protect you.
What are the words you do not yet
have? What do you need to say?
I am myself — a Black woman warrior poet doing my
work — come
to ask you, are you doing yours?

------- Audre Lorde


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Monday, July 27

July's Free Thinkers' Recognition Award

THE F.T.P HONOREE: JESELLE PAGE Jeselle Page acted spontaneously doing what came natural to her on a humid Sunday afternoon when bullets blazed dangerously near the park where she found herself with her beloved nephew, R.J. Gomez for whom she had been babysitting. Having already taken a fatal bullet to the chest, Page sprung into action snatching up the child while running and shielding him with her own wounded body. A Harlem native, Page had just relocated to Brooklyn where her life ended as a result of a senseless gunfight between two men on Morris Street in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. A Harlem native, page had just relocated to Brooklyn where her life ended as a result of a senseless gunfight. . .Clearly, Page thought nothing about her recent lottery winnings or new apartment that she’d purchased with a portion of the lucky loot. Her nephew’s safety superseded everything; preserving R.J’s precious life was Page’s primary purpose the day she lost her own life in an effort to save the boy who, thanks to his brave and selfless aunt, will have an opportunity to make sure that his aunt’s sacrifice was not in vane by becoming a young man who, like his hero, lives and leads by example. This award is for recognition and acknowledgement for what matters most in this world For Her courage and respect for human life IN of MEMORY Jeselle Page: A Free Thinker

11 comments:

Sincere Thomas said...

This is a great way to inform people about sensitive issues that affect our community.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

willie legette said its a wonderful structure how my black sister puts her effort in uses it to good ability

Anonymous said...

carolyn nurse you should be elected to write stories and open community centers for the youth

Anonymous said...

i just love this bog its touc hing and the things you say just makes me cry inside and out

Anonymous said...

iam touch by your blog nurse you are a beautiful person inmside and out sis

Anonymous said...

willlie legette has been hittin you up nurse love this blog and pics u added on and loved your story iam touched

Anonymous said...

I had no idea how enthralling these stories truly were!

I cannot wait to see who the Free Thinker for August will be---L.M.

Unknown said...

We need more articals such as this. . i am simply enthralled by the articles in the FTP.
Millie

Unknown said...

Black Lives Matter!!!!!!! 2021

Unknown said...

Even today this article is relevant. You need to highlight others via this platform

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I am a forty-six year-old African-American writer passionate about exploring social issues through literature. It is through literature that I have experienced the pains, learned of the traditions and come to respect the rituals of many cultures different from my own. These valued moments of elucidation have increased my desire to be in service of those who may benefit from my efforts. This, my friends, is a step closer to bliss
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