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He was an activist who inspired millions to fight for their rights. He knew what was wrong with our country and risked his life to help his people achieve equality.  In the society where black were treated like animal he did everything possible to change this. His brave soul, his will and courage changed the history of America , changed the people. He made us believe we can win this war. He payed for it with his life. He will always be remembered.

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controversial writing tip

open a document and start writing

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Wow, @ me next time...

me: i gotta do this thing!

me: i gotta do this thing

me: i gotta do this...

me: i gotta do...

me: i gotta...

me: i got...

me: i go...

me: i...

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me: i'll do it later

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Made a graphic bc why not:

I didn’t think I was a masochist, but I’ve signed up for a month long 8am French class which meets for 4 hours, 4 days a week, and I’m really considering what that means about me right now.

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Someone said "Are you really so stupid to think that Africa has the same technological advances as us? If they did they would probably have clean water and not live in houses made of sticks and mud. Get over yourself and stop being so ignorant."..... Below is a tiny collection of images of the Africa they refuse to show you..

ches

I’m sorry you’ve been made to believe that the whole of Africa is poor, I really am..

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On the plus side, I have Wednesdays off, so that’s gonna be lit*

(*lying in tomorrow)

I didn’t think I was a masochist, but I’ve signed up for a month long 8am French class which meets for 4 hours, 4 days a week, and I’m really considering what that means about me right now.

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I didn’t think I was a masochist, but I’ve signed up for a month long 8am French class which meets for 4 hours, 4 days a week, and I’m really considering what that means about me right now.

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Goodbye, 2019 spring semester

This was my first year of grad school, and I feel so wrung out right now, but I’ve turned in all my papers for the semester, and I deserve a break before my summer session starts.

Today’s agenda: hammock naps, Kitchen Nightmare episodes, cooking, laundry, phone games, early bedtime.

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This graphic is my life.

Important

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Productive Things That Aren’t Studying

washing the dishes

making your bed

tidying your book/dvd shelf/shelves

cleaning the cupboard/wardrobe

reading

sleeping

writing a blog

planning your month/week/day

replying to messages or asks

responding to emails

sorting through letters/mail

clearing your email inbox

organising stationery

clean your sinks

clean your toilets

pet your pet

sort through old clothes

give to charity

go on a walk

go on a run

clean down any surfaces

work out

meal prep

get rid of empty shampoo bottles from the shower

clean out old food from the cupboard/fridge

empty out your school bag

call your parent

unfriend/unfollow people you no longer interact with

watch a TEDTalk

empty the bins/trash

clean the mirrors in your house

hug your pet

wash some clothes

buy any birthday cards/presents that you need to

reply to any old texts

make a tumblr post on productive things that aren’t studying

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This is a big, giant list of Youtube tutorials that will teach you all the basic life skills you need to know in order to be a functional adult. There are a lot of important skills that aren’t included in this list, but this should be enough of a basic guide to get you started and prevent you from making a total mess of yourself. Happy adulting! Household Skills:

How to unclog a toilet without a plunger

How to fix a blown fuse

How to fix a leaky faucet 

How to clean soap scum from your tub and shower

How to escape from a house fire

How to make a budget and stick to it

How to sharpen a knife

How to clean a self-cleaning oven

How to clean red wine stains from carpet

How to clean blood stains from fabric

How to clean grease stains from fabric

How to do a load of laundry

How to iron your clothes

How to test your smoke detectors

Cooking Skills:

How to tell if produce is ripe

How to know if food is expired 

How to properly sanitize a kitchen

How to cook an egg

How to make rice

How to make pasta

How to put out a kitchen grease fire safely

How to use a gas stove

How to use a convection oven

How to cook meat safely

How to use a stand mixer

How to use kitchen knives properly

How to make mashed potatoes

How to make grilled cheese sandwiches 

Health Skills:

How to stop bleeding

How to treat a burn 

How to do CPR (on an adult)

How to do CPR (on a child)

How to do CPR (on a baby)

How to help someone who is choking

How to save yourself if you are choking alone

How to read a nutrition label

How to treat frostbite

How to recognize when someone is having a stroke

How to maintain a healthy sleep schedule

Mental Health Skills:

How to calm down during a panic attack

How to help someone who is suicidal 

How to meditate 

How to stop self-harming

How to recognize problem drinking

How to choose a therapist

How to deal with disappointment

How to cope with grief

How to raise your self-esteem

Relationship and Social Skills:

How to apologize

How to cope with a breakup 

How to accept criticism 

How to deal with bullying 

How to argue in a healthy way

How to ask someone out

How to break up with someone

How to recognize an abusive relationship

How to rekindle a damaged friendship

How to speak in public

Job Hunting Skills:

How to tie a tie

How to write a resume

How to write a cover letter

How to dress for a job interview (for women/femmes)

How to dress for a job interview (for men/masculines)

How to properly shake hands

How to nail a job interview

Other Skills:

How to sew on a button 

How to hammer a nail

How to change your oil

How to put gas in your car

How to jump-start a car

How to pick a good password

How to back up your files

How to write a cheque

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Me, starting grad school: Wow, this is gonna be awesome! I can't believe it, this is exactly what I want to do with my life!

The gremlin in my brain that likes to tear me down: Just wait until they figure out what a useless loser you. You probably won't make it. Who do you think you are, anyway?

My friends and family: That gremlin is a filthy liar and you rock and you totally belong there!

My health: *craps out*

My finances: *crap out*

My housing: *craps out*

Me: This is harder than I expected.

My cohort: You're doing really great, interesting work and I look forward to where you take it for your dissertation!

Me: Cool, thanks. I'm struggling, but I'm glad y'all like my work!

A professor: I understand that you've had a lot of difficulties this year, and you're not the first. I also know that you're having the exact difficulties that your letter of accommodations indicated you would have, which I am requested to accommodate. Still, you haven't met my rigid expectations, and you should consider that maybe you don't belong here.

The gremlin: See, what did I say? Called it. *high-fives self*

Me: Maybe I DON'T belong here.

My advisor: Whoa, hey, wait a second, she said WHAT now?! That is just not appropriate, I'm going to give her a piece of my mind!

Me: *is uncomfortable* Uh, okay. Thanks?

The gremlin: That's a fluke. There's still time for him to figure out you're a useless loser. He's gonna be so disappointed he went to bat for you when it turns out you can't hack it after all.

Me: ...crap.

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The United States government: The free flow of opinions and ideas in the press is a fundamental right upon which the government shall not infringe! [Near v. Minnesota, 1931]

The US government: “In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression...The second is freedom of every person to worship G-d in his own way...The third is freedom from want...The fourth is freedom from fear.” [FDR’s January 1941 State of the Union]

Black newspapers: Discrimination in the military is unacceptable, and undermines the nation’s readiness for war. “We cannot march against enemy planes and tanks and challenge warships armed only with a whiskbroom and a grin!” [Afro-American, 13 Dec. 1941]

The US government: Hey, you need to tone down that subversive language, or there could be serious consequences.

Black newspapers: “What is tyranny in one imperium should not be a blessing in another...If segregation is the curse of Hitlerism then segregation is the curse of any nation that indulges in it.” [Chicago World, May 1942]

The US government: *threatens to revoke mail privileges for Black papers, and physically cuts “inflammatory” stories out of papers shipped abroad*

Black newspapers: Segregationists “are sabotaging the war effort...by seeking to create division and disunity at a time when closed ranks should be the order of the day.” [Atlanta Daily World, 5 Jul. 1942]

The US government: *seizes Black newspapers from soldier’s trunks and sends them to solitary confinement*

Black newspapers: “Forcibly preventing the sale of newspapers is about the most direct abridgement of the freedom of the press that can be imagined, short of shooting the editors or dynamiting the printing plant.” [Chicago Defender, 7 Aug 1943]

The US government: *sends FBI agents to harass Black editors in their offices daily and accuse them of sedition*

Black newspapers: *stare into the camera like they’re on an episode of the Office*

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Information from the following sources: Carroll, Fred. Race News: Black Journalists and the Fight for Racial Justice in the Twentieth Century. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2017. Washburn, Patrick S. The African American Newspaper: Voice of Freedom. Evanston: Northwestern University Press, 2006.

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This exact feeling.

Written Over 5000 words now and am still not finished. Send help.

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Writing these essays like

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Make a paper animal bookmark (Get the printables here)

In this pack you get the following animals: Badger, Hedgehog, Owl, Frog

As well as the template above you will need:

A4 paper

A colour printer

Scissors

Glue

More printables and paper craft ideas here