By Siobhan Taylor — 2020
No one has to be ashamed of any part of themselves; for each of us is much more than just our physical characteristics.
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The acronym, which stands for black, Indigenous and people of color, is suddenly everywhere. Is it doing its job?
Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.
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