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What, to us, is the Fourth of July?

Beginning with a respectful and even admiring recounting of the events leading up
to the 1776 revolt against British rule and the stated ideals of the Founding Fathers, Douglass
turned on a dime and delivered an oratorical beatdown.

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Musing on Receptivity

Howe’s vision of Mother’s Day invites us to lean into a different understanding of war—beyond glorious deeds, brilliant strategy, and the satisfaction of honor/revenge—as an activity that is profoundly anti-nature and anti-Creation.

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Bodies of Culture and Two Forms of Soul

Let’s say bodies of culture to refer to all human bodies not considered white. This both acknowledges our existence as human bodies and displaces the other terms that make white bodies into the norm and otherize everyone else.

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Black Octopus Society

The Black Octopus Society is a personal development multifaceted learning experience and community. 

This space was created to heal your body, mind and soul for a fuller energetic human connection.