racial justice

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“But during a White House signing Thursday, the president and his top advisors repeatedly hinted at a much broader campaign of suppression against the American left, referencing as problematic both the simple printing of protest signs and the prominent racial justice movement Black Lives Matter.”
From Los Angeles Times

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racial inequality

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“Wealth can be defined as “the total value of things families own minus their debts.” In contrast, income can be defined as, “earnings from work, interest and dividends, pensions, and transfer payments.”[28] Wealth is an important factor in determining the quality of both individual and family life chances because it can be used as a tool to secure a desired quality of life or class status and enables individuals who possess it to pass their class status to their children. Family inheritance, which is passed down from generation to generation, helps with wealth accumulation.[30] Wealth can also serve as a safety net against fluctuations in income and poverty.[31]” – wikipedia

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racial identity

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“There was a constant emphasis on the tri-racial origins of music and dance, often attributing a racial identity to very specific musical or dance elements.”
From the Cambridge English Corpus

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Phases of the Virgo New Moon September 2025

When we experience two new moons in the same sign – we have the opportunity to learn more about the qualities of that sign. 

The Virgo New moon Solar Eclipse happens at the very last degrees of Virgo and in less than a day, we tip over into Libra Season, which is also the Equinox – in the northern hemisphere we enter autumn.

How can we bring our Virgo lessons into our relationships / our partnerships? 

NEW MOON –  Time to use your imagination.  Unseen potentials. Seed. Set Intentions. 

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racial diversity

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“Racial diversity is the acknowledgement and celebration of difference between racial groups. Diversity recognizes and values differences within as well as between racial identities, noting the intersectionality of many groups including ‘ethnicity, gender…age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, and physical appearance. It also involves different ideas, perspectives, and values’ (Source: Racial Equity Tools Glossary). ”
From Salon

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