Dr. Lara Doan

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“Gregg Abbott using the wheelchair access infrastructure, built because of inclusivity policies, to get to his office and sign a bill dismantling DEI is peak brain rot.”

You’re As Good As Anybody Else
You’ve Got A Place Here, Too”
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Much gratitude to all who impart the type of revelatory and revolutionary love —during Black History month *and* year-round —that nurtures, nourishes and flows from generation to generation.

Shabbat Shalom
LD🫶🏽
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BLK History Month
Nikki Giovanni

“If Black History Month is not
viable then wind does not
carry the seeds and drop them
on fertile ground
rain does not
dampen the land
and encourage the seeds
to root
sun does not
warm the earth
and kiss the seedlings
and tell them plain:
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Nikki Giovanni’s poem, “BLK History Month,” is, in my view, a powerful call to and of love and describes the importance of Black History Month—for the nourishment of seedlings who are created in the image of the Divine Source of all life.
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In the book, “The Torah: A Women’s Commentary,” it is said that the verb “love” in v’avahtah (and you shall love) conveys “not just an emotion but implications for one’s actions” and that the v’avatah describes how people are to internalize the teachings and impart them to future generations.
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In honour of Black History Month, I will be reading Nikki Giovanni’s poem entitled. “BLK History Month,” which points towards a similarity between Black History Month and the way nature provides nourishment for the growth of seedings.
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Last night, in Beit Kohenet’s Kabbalat Shabbat Services, I read Nikki Giovanni’s poem, “BLK History Month”.

I prefaced my reading with these words:
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Today, is Pippin’s 6th birthday.

Animated, attention grabbing, comedic, clever, loving, camera-eager & close-up seeking, even in the midst of extremely difficult times, Pippin is able to make me laugh when laughter feels unavailable.

Happy Birthday adorable, sweet, energetic, playful Pippin.❤️

DIA will pause all activities and events related to Agency Special Emphasis Programs effective immediately and until further notice. Additionally, Special Observances hosted throughout the year by the Command Element, Directorates, and Special Offices are also paused. These include observances related to the following: January Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday* February Black History Month March Women's History Month May Holocaust Day/Days of Remembrance Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month June Pride 19 June Juneteenth* August 26 August Women's Equality Day September 15 September - 15 October National Hispanic Heritage Month October National Disability Employment Awareness Month November National American Indian Heritage Month *The pause will not affect the federal holidays.

Nevertheless, I am sharing as a point of information, as a message of foreshadowing and as a voice in solidarity with those who have been deemed as governmental “waste”.

Thank you Rabbi Mike Rothbaum for sharing.

I’m not as naive as to think that for some who held the view that the following Observances are “wasteful spending” that this will not be a source of glee. (2/3)

May be of interest to those who are uncertain about where they stand in the view of the new Administration in the United States. May be a wake up call for those who felt certain that they will be unaffected by forthcoming edicts of hate & loathing.(1/3)

Hi Sistah Lois! I am delighted to connect with you here! 🫶🏽

Folks are mostly missing the forest for the trees re: the recent Meta announcement. Specifically, the focus on the move from fact checking to community notes. There two different changes that are a much bigger deal that have received less focus. 🧵 1/11

אני כאן! 🫶🏽

Pippin waving goodbye to 2024

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Thank you. Pippin thinks so too. 😂 I agree.

Hey y’all
I’ve come in search of blue skies, smiles and laughs, kindness, and interesting reads.

Pippin, my pup, is here for the same. Actually, she is also seeking much praise for cuteness.