Hi Everybody,
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I usually stay out of politics on my blog, but this is not the time to remain quiet. If you don't like my post and cannot stomach it or you disagree, please feel free to unfollow.
As some of you probably know I deeply support justice, equity and diversity. The current events I feel are necessary and long overdue. We can not discriminate on the basis of skin color or anything else! After all diversity is what makes us unique and special and wouldn't it be boring, if we all would be the same?
Out of my beliefs I created this card.
I did not think this cards needs a sentiment - it speaks for itself.
In case you want to learn more about the origins of racism I can strongly recommend you read "Stamped from the Beginning" by Ibram X. Kendi. If you want to educate yourself about the justice system in America a good read is "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. I that is too heavy, a captivating novel about racial inequality is "Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult., to just mention a few great reads.
Here are the 20% off stamp sale categories:
The card technique is MASK.
You can get $5.00 store credit once a week. Each month we will have several categories on sale for 20% OFF and a technique for that month. All you have to do is make a card with at least one stamp from the sales category and use the technique (in June its "stencil") and
post it on our Flaunt It If You Made It Page!
Vicky will put $5.00 on your store account and leave you a comment that it is done. We can't wait to see your creative work!
Linking up with:
Sisterhood of Crafters - stencil
Make my Monday - stencil
DL Art - red, white, blue
Simply Create too - red, white, blue
Comments
Hugs,
BożenA
LG Flo
I also have avoided being political on my blog but this time, I have not kept quiet.
I'm an immigrant from Mexico since 1973 when I married my husband, his family had been here since 1970.
I've been an American Citizen since 1982 and personally, I've been harassed both at airports and by police both in Chicago and here in NW Indiana because of my name and for where I came from, even when I show a passport and drivers license.
I totally agree with you, diversity is what makes this Country amazing, the different cultures, history, traditions, food, music, folklore and art each one of us brings only enriches anyone who is exposed to it.
In order NOT to live in fear of people who look different, we must first learn about them, don't believe made-up stories spawn out of ignorance and hate, which are the perfect ingredients to create fear.
Thank you for the book suggestions, reading is another wonderful way to get a better perspective on our world.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Maria.
This is really great!! I love it.
Thank you for your inspiration!!. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.
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Darlene
SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS
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I appreciate a lot your card, both for its technique and for its meaning. Thank you for sharing also some advises for further readings. I'll write down these titles and check if I can find them somehow.
Hugs from Italy,
Mariangela
Michele