Black history month invites us to acknowledge the humanity of people who have historically been relegated to "other" in Western societies, but who love, doubt, joke, grouch, suffer, laugh, think, and feel as we all do. It's time we learn to embrace all of humanity.
If you're not into history, watch or read a film that broadens your understanding of what it is to be human. I watched a beautiful and riveting film, called Queen and Slim, which depicts a tragic love story fashioned by events that many of us never have to contemplate. It's intriguing how quickly circumstances change and how easily things can go wrong. I'm not saying it's perfect, but the protagonists' story is very relatable and moving. The acting is superb and the screenplay is awesome.
Step out of your comfort zone, and watch or read something different from your usual experience. It's how we learn ...
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