Slavery Is, As An Example

Resistance Is A Powerful Motivator Precisely Because It Enables Us To Fulfill Our Longing To Achieve Our Goals While Letting Us Boldly Recognize And Name The Obstacles To Those Achievements.

We Live In A System That Espouses Merit, Equality, And A Level Playing Field, But Exalts Those With Wealth, Power, And Celebrity, However Gained.

Slavery Is, As An Example Of What White America Has Done, A Constant Reminder Of What White America Might Do.

Self-esteem Is Like A Difficult-to-cultivate Flower. It Requires Frequent Nurturing That Occurs When You Keep Your Word And Follow Through On Your Promises.

Courage Is A Decision You Make To Act In A Way That Works Through Your Own Fear For The Greater Good As Opposed To Pure Self-interest. Courage Means Putting At Risk Your Immediate Self-interest For What You Believe Is Right.