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homeagain wrote: www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/30/young-...viral_n_6244604.html
IF you read FULL CONTEXT of the article, you will NOTE the boy is struggling with
FEAR of violence (when he matures)....his mother says he struggles with the KNOWING he will
be endanger as he grows into a man....."WE ARE HERE TO OVERCOME THE ILLUSION OF OUR SEPARATENESS."
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homeagain wrote:
homeagain wrote: www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/30/young-...viral_n_6244604.html
IF you read FULL CONTEXT of the article, you will NOTE the boy is struggling with
FEAR of violence (when he matures)....his mother says he struggles with the KNOWING he will
be endanger as he grows into a man....."WE ARE HERE TO OVERCOME THE ILLUSION OF OUR SEPARATENESS."
In case you missed this poignant picture....all I am asking is to do some REAL reflection...
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pineinthegrass wrote:
homeagain wrote:
homeagain wrote: www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/30/young-...viral_n_6244604.html
IF you read FULL CONTEXT of the article, you will NOTE the boy is struggling with
FEAR of violence (when he matures)....his mother says he struggles with the KNOWING he will
be endanger as he grows into a man....."WE ARE HERE TO OVERCOME THE ILLUSION OF OUR SEPARATENESS."
In case you missed this poignant picture....all I am asking is to do some REAL reflection...
I don't know, it looks like another "egregious" "breach of space error" by a cop to me...
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"But as touching as this picture is, the story behind Devonte is just as touching.
That second picture is Devonte with his mother.
I read a story about him on a website called PaperTrail.
It was written by Chloe Johnson.
Lets just say it's amazing that Devonte is even alive."
This. This is what we need more of, not just talked about in the media, but in the world.Devonte Hart entered the world 12 years ago with drugs pumping through his tiny newborn body.
By the time he was 4 years old he had smoked, consumed alcohol, handled guns, been shot at, and suffered severe abuse and neglect. It was a life with little hope and a future that seemed over before it began.
That is until Jen Hart and her wife Sarah entered Devonte’s life and adopted him and his two siblings seven years ago.
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Jen has shared what played out on her Facebook page and with Paper Trail. She writes:
***My face was as red as my hair at this point. It was so obviously clear what was happening. While I wanted so badly to step in and protect my son from the ongoing racial stereotyping, I didn’t. I let him step into his own power and he handled it brilliantly***
Son: Well, of course you’ve never met a kid like me. I’m one of a kind. There’s not another person like me.
Man: Well, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Son: I’m here to help people. I’m here to inspire. Now.
Man: Oh, so you’re going to be a doctor? (as he laughed while he said it – not kidding)
Son: No, I’m not.
Man: Well, being a doctor is the best way to help people. What are you going to do to help and inspire people?
Son: (putting the last of the bags in the cart) I’m going to be myself. No matter how much people try to make me something I am not. Have a great night! *flashes ginormous smile*
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Rick wrote:
In this picture I see real emotion in the faces of both, especially the young man. This kid obviously has good parents or has been raised by someone who hasn't corrupted his mind with racism. I see the makings of a real leader one day, he obviously cares more about bringing us all together than he does throwing fuel in the fire of division and hate.
The cop is also showing a great example to other cops of every race. You have to get to these kids early before they become indoctrinated by racist peers, parents, teachers, etc..
This kid was obviously raised right and has the ability to judge an individual by that individual's actions instead of the fear and distrust that has been pumped into his brain. I wouldn't be surprised if this young man became a real leader for the black community... even at this young age he's a better leader than most grown men and women who insert themselves into these conflicts with the intention to foment anger and division.
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